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I have a 5cm hot nodule on the right side of my thyroid causing hyperthyroidism. my endocrinologist says lobectomy and surgeon says total thyroidectom?
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Stay conservative.: Generally would go with more conservative approach of lobectomy. Unless there is a compelling reason to remove the other side leave it alone. Total thyroidectomy doubles your risk of injury to recurrent laryngeal nerve and your parathyroid glands.
Answered 5/9/2013
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