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Niki Papavramidou1, Ourania Kalogeridou1, Theodossis Papavramidis2
1Museum for the History of Medicine, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Summary
Thyroid surgery has a long history, predating full understanding of the thyroid gland
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- The thyroid gland's anatomy and function were historically unknown.
- Early surgical interventions on the neck were performed without complete physiological understanding.

