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How to differentiate goiter and a fat neck?
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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.
Answered 11/28/2017
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