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Silent thyroiditis surgery

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2].

Overview

Overview

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

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