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[Thyroid hemiagenesis (single thyroid lobe). 8 cases (author's transl)]
La Nouvelle Presse Medicale
|March 31, 1979
Summary
Thyroid agenesis, a rare anatomical finding, can occur with various thyroid conditions. Isotope scanning is crucial for differentiating it from more common autonomic thyroid nodules.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Anatomical Pathology
Background:
- Thyroid agenesis is an uncommon congenital condition.
- It can be associated with diverse thyroid pathologies, including goiter, thyrotoxicosis, and nodules.
- The condition is more frequently observed in females.