| Abstract | The aim of this study was to review all published randomized clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of suppressive therapy with levothyroxine for solitary thyroid nodules. No significant differences were observed in reducing the volume of benign solitary cold thyroid nodules between the placebo and levothyroxine groups. |
| Authors | F Almodóvar Ruiz, G Maldonado Castro, D de Luis, M Lahera, C Varela da Costa
(Affiliation: Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid.)
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| Journal | Anales de medicina interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
(An Med Interna)
Vol. 17
Issue 2
Pg. 99-101
(Feb 2000)
ISSN: 0212-7199 SPAIN |
| Vernacular Title | Tratamiento con levotiroxina del nódulo tiroideo solitario. |
| PMID | 10829467
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article, Meta-Analysis)
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| Chemical References |
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| Topics |
- Humans
- Placebos
- Prospective Studies
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Thyroid Gland
(ultrasonography)
- Thyroid Nodule
(drug therapy, ultrasonography)
- Thyroxine
(therapeutic use)
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