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Is A Surgery Recommended For A Suspected Colloid Goiter?
Hi I am a women 33/f had a baby 2 years back. I am having long standing pain in throat, sometimes difficulty in breathing breathlessness .In my last visit doctor diagnosed colloid goitre suspecting ENT Doctor want me to go for surgery.I am confused plz advised me
Surgery is the definitive treatment of colloid goitre. Colloid goitre is not usually associated with abnormal thyroid functions, however, thyroid functions should be done. In case the thyroid function tests are abnormal, appropriate management should be done.
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Is A Surgery Recommended For A Suspected Colloid Goiter?
Hello, Surgery is the definitive treatment of colloid goitre. Colloid goitre is not usually associated with abnormal thyroid functions, however, thyroid functions should be done. In case the thyroid function tests are abnormal, appropriate management should be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist