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    Why is thyroidectomy performed?

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  • A/Prof Anthony Glover

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    A/Prof Anthony Glover is an experienced Endocrine Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist who specialises in treating people with thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal diseases. He is recognised … View Profile

    Conditions that can be treated by thyroidectomy include:

    • Thyroid cancer, which may also require the removal of lymph nodes in the neck around the thyroid.

    • Thyroid nodules or multi-nodular goitre (multiple nodules in an enlarged thyroid) which can cause symptoms such as compression, difficulty swallowing or difficulty breathing.

    • Grave’s disease or disease where thyroid nodules produce too much thyroid hormone. This can lead to thyrotoxicosis where your body is affected by high levels of thyroid hormone.

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