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| Acknowledgments | p. v |
| Introduction | p. vii |
| The Basics | p. 1 |
| provide general information regarding the thyroid, covering questions such as: | |
| What is the thyroid? | |
| What is free T4? | |
| Why is iodine so important? | |
| What causes a goiter? | |
| Hypothyroidism | p. 31 |
| focus specifically on hypothyroidism and related concerns, such as: | |
| Are there any signs specific for hypothyroidism? | |
| Since the diagnosis of hypothyroidism rests on the TSH level, what is upper limit of normal for TSH? | |
| What's the cost of thyroid replacement therapy? | |
| How often should I have my thyroid levels checked? | |
| Hyperthyroidism | p. 61 |
| address hyperthyroidism and related concerns, including: | |
| What is Graves' disease? | |
| What are signs of hyperthyroidism? | |
| What is subacute thyroiditis? | |
| My physician diagnosed me with hyperthyroidism and has ordered a thyroid uptake and scan. What do these studies mean? | |
| Thyroid Nodule | p. 97 |
| relate to information you need to know about thyroid nodules, including: | |
| What is the best way to evaluate a thyroid nodule? | |
| What results can I expect from the fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy? | |
| What are the indications for thyroid surgery? | |
| Why is a low-iodine diet used in preparation for a body scan? | |
| Appendix: Resources | p. 127 |
| Glossary | p. 131 |
| Index | p. 137 |
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