Thyroid Surgery FAQ
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http://www.thyroid.org/patients/faqs/surgery.html 
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Description
Thyroid operations are used for patients who have a variety of thyroid conditions, including both cancerous and benign (noncancerous) thyroid nodules, large thyroid glands (goiters), and overactive thyroid glands. The publication provides questions patients should ask when thyroid surgery is recommended.