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Toxic Adenoma historical perspective

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

Overview

Overview

In 1840, Adolph von Basedow from Germany was the first to coin the term toxic adenoma. In 1913, Henry Plummer was the first to give a detailed description of toxic adenoma.

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

  • In 1840, Adolph von Basedow from Germany was the first to coin the term toxic adenoma.[1]
  • In 1913, Henry Plummer was the first to give a detailed description of toxic adenoma.
References

References

  1. Ahmed AM, Ahmed NH (2005). “History of disorders of thyroid dysfunction”. East. Mediterr. Health J. 11 (3): 459–69. PMID 16602467.

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