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Thyroid Benign Diseases

Benign thyroid disease from anatomy and physiology through to operation: developmental anomalies, hypothyroidism, simple and multinodular goitre, and the treatment options when there are no compressive symptoms.

What this lecture covers

  • Anatomy and physiology of the thyroid
  • Thyroid evaluation: which test, and when
  • Developmental anomalies: thyroglossal cyst and fistula
  • Hypothyroidism: clinical features, diagnosis and treatment
  • Goitre and simple goitre
  • Investigations
  • Treatment options with and without compressive symptoms
  • Thyrotoxicosis and surgical management
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