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Case #3 -
A 45 year old woman with anterior neck swelling

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What additional history do you need in this patient?  Answer 
2.) What is your clinical impression just from the history?  Answer 
3.) What is the differential diagnosis of goiter associated with hypothyroidism?  Answer 
4.) What workup is needed?  Answer 
5.) What are the expected laboratory findings in Hashimoto's thyroiditis?  Answer 
6.) What is the management of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?  Answer 
7.) What are the indications for surgery?  Answer 
 
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