Three Case of Plummer's Disease.

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Three cases of Plummer's disease, which is relatively rare in our country, are presented. All cases were female, aged 51, 29, and 53. Two cases out of three complained chiefly of an anterior neck mass. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as palpitation and hyperhidrosis, were observed in all cases. Diagnosis was made on the basis of thyroid function test results and the presence of a hot nodule in the thyroid scintigram which coincided, with the findings of thyroid ultrasound scans and computed tomography. After normalization of thyroid function by antithyroid therapy, lobectomy was performed in all cases. Even though a decrease in postoperative thyroid function was observed in two cases, this decrease was transient and thyroid hormone levels returned to the normal range within two months. Surgical intervention ultimately cured all three patients with Plummer's disease.
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