What is the role of the thyroid ultrasound in patients being evaluated for hypothyroidism? And why is confirming the diagnosis critical prior to initiating therapy?

What is the role of the thyroid ultrasound in patients being evaluated for hypothyroidism? And why is confirming the diagnosis critical prior to initiating therapy?

What is the role of the thyroid ultrasound in patients being evaluated for hypothyroidism? And why is confirming the diagnosis critical prior to initiating therapy?


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Presenter

Antonio Bianco, MD, PhD

Antonio Bianco, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois