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Thyroid Nodules (cont.)

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Thyroid surgery, either a partial or complete thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery), is recommended for:

  • Thyroid cancer or indeterminate lesions that cannot be classified from a fine needle aspiration biopsy

  • Large thyroid nodules that cause obstructive symptoms, such as problems breathing or swallowing

  • Thyroid nodules that cause pain

  • Cosmetic reasons, to remove large visible thyroid nodules

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