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What is an latrogenic hypothyroidism ?
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Due to medical tx: Iatrogenic means due to medical treatment. For hypothyroidism that might include ablation (killing) with radioactive iodine to stop a thyroid from making too much thyroid hormone, or surgery to treat nodules, thyroid cancer, or an overactive thyroid gland.
Answered 3/25/2023
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Caused by treatment: Means caused by medical treatment. Drugs and radiation are a common cause.
Answered 8/28/2013
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