Effects of Metformin on TSH Levels and Benign Nodular Goiter Volume in Patients Without Insulin Resistance or Iodine Insufficiency

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of metformin (MTF) use on TSH levels, thyroid volume and volume of benign thyroid nodules (TNs). Additionally, to study if iodine status influences the outcomes. Methods: A total of 23 euthyroid patients (42 TNs) with benign thyroid nodules, diagnosed by fine needl...

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Autores principales: dos Santos, Patricia Borges, Gertrudes, Larissa Nascimento, Conceição, Flavia Lucia, de Andrade, Bruno Moulin, de Carvalho, Denise Pires, Vaisman, Mario, Teixeira, Patricia de Fatima dos Santos
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019
Materias:
Endocrinology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6656339/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31379740
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2019.00465

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6656339/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31379740
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2019.00465

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