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Hello dr,what does bosselated thyroid gland mean?, thanks for cooperation

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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Bosselated thyroid: This term refers to the texture of the gland and it means the surface of the gland feels like chicken skin with tiny lumps. I'll have to admit I haven't felt many bosselated glands but they usually occur in persons with thyroid atrophy from age or disease.

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