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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
hyperthyroid
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 07, 2009 07:54AM
, Nov 07, 2009 07:54AM
If it is Graves, then we often use methimazole to see if we can achieve remission w/o "killing" the thyroid. The dose is slowly decreased over 6-18 months.
Otherwise, radioactive iodine or surgery would be definitive treatment.
If this is toxic nodular goiter, then surgery or radioactive iodine would be better options as methimazole would not result in remission.
Otherwise, radioactive iodine or surgery would be definitive treatment.
If this is toxic nodular goiter, then surgery or radioactive iodine would be better options as methimazole would not result in remission.
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