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What are the normal measurements of thyroid gland?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: Tsh, ft3 and ft4 pretty much standard.

Answered 3/13/2016

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See the diagram: The size of virtually all organs in the body varies by age, gender, and some even by ethnicity. The data is readily available and I have enclosed a simple diagram/picture here for your learning/curiosity. Have fun learning. Good luck.

Answered 6/6/2018

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