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Grazyna Orlicz-Szczesna1, Piotr Dabrowski
1Clinical Hospital No 1 of Skubiszewski Medical University of Lublin.
Abstract:
The aim of the study is to present practical suggestions as to substitutive administration of thyroxine in patients who underwent strumectomy. Hypothyerosis due to strumectomy is an indication for starting treatment with thyroxine. Until thyroid cancer is excluded on the basis of histopathological examinations the patient should not take thyroxine, as there may be a possibility for the need of scinthigraphy of the whole body. Proper management of the patient with hypothyreosis includes informing the patient about the necessity of regular taking the hormone and undergoing regular check-ups.
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