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Hashimoto's thyroiditis CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Non-contrast CT may be used in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis to assess the tracheal or esophageal compression.
CT
CT
CT may be used to assess the evaluate the tracheal or esophageal compression. Contrast enhanced CT images are sharper but they can induce thyrotoxicosis so non-contrast CT is preferred in thyroid abnormalities.[1]
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