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I have graves disease and diffuse goiter.. is there a possibility that my goiter will disappear after my hormones back to normal?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Graves Disease: It is possible for your thyroid to shrink once your hormone levels are corrected, but it is not very probable. Typically, once thyroid levels are corrected, it usually keeps the thyroid from continued growth.

Dr Rutledge agreed

Answered 5/16/2013

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