Amyloid goitre. A case report
Kneebone, R.L.; Greeff, H.; Mannell, A.
South African Medical Journal 65(23): 931-932
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 6729637 Document Number: 238086
A case of primary amyloidosis presenting as a goitre is reported. The clinical features of amyloid goitre are described and the difficulties in making a pre-operative diagnosis are discussed. A plan of management for this rare thyroid condition is suggested.
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