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How to differentiate goiter and a fat neck?

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Dr. Kevin Carr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Physical exam: A careful exam by a healthcare provider who will know the anatomy and will be able to feel the outline of the thyroid --(from the greek language meaning "shaped like a shield"). Sometimes an ultrasound is used.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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