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De Quervain's thyroiditis surgery

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Surgical intervention is not usually recommended for the management of de Quervain’s thyroiditis. Thyroidectomy is considered only when there are repeated relapses despite appropriate treatment.

Surgery

Surgery

Surgical intervention is not usually recommended for the management of de Quervain’s thyroiditis. Thyroidectomy is considered only when there are repeated relapses despite appropriate treatment.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ Volpé R (1993). “The management of subacute (DeQuervain’s) thyroiditis”. Thyroid. 3 (3): 253–5. PMID 8257868.

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