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I am 40 m japanese-american with hashimoto's thyroiditis and type 1 diabetes. am i a candidate for partial thyroidectomy or is full recommended?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not usually: Thyroidectomy is not without complications and is not the usual choice for your condition. Most of you will end up needing thyroid replacement.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I am 40 m japanese-american with hashimoto's thyroiditis and type 1 diabetes. am i a candidate for partial thyroidectomy or is full recommended?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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