| Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Outcome of surgical resection for patients with thyromegaly and compressive symptoms. | |
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PMID: 21367390 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the indications and outcome of surgery in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT). METHODS: All patients who underwent thyroidectomy from 1990 to 2009 with pathologically confirmed HT were identified. Patients whose principle diagnosis was HT were evaluated for symptoms and outcome of thyroidectomy. RESULTS: Thirty-two (15%) of 216 patients with HT were referred with thyroid enlargement and compressive symptoms; 25 (78%) had an associated nodule and 12 (38%) had retrosternal extension. Symptom resolution occurred in 30 (94%) and improvement occurred in 2 (6%) patients after total thyroidectomy in 21 (66%) and thyroid lobectomy in 11 (34%) patients. The only complication was transient hypocalcemia in 12 (38%) patients. One patient had an incidental thyroid lymphoma. CONCLUSIONS: HT is a cause for diffuse or nodular goiter that may impinge on vital structures in the neck and thyroidectomy is safe and effective for relief of compressive symptoms. |
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Blair A Wormer; Christopher R McHenry |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of surgery Volume: 201 ISSN: 1879-1883 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Surg. Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-03-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370473 Medline TA: Am J Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 416-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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