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Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Due to a Multinodular Thyroid

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Aoun, P., Cooper, D.S. (2008). Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Due to a Multinodular Thyroid. In: Davies, T.F. (eds) A Case-Based Guide to Clinical Endocrinology. Contemporary Endocrinology™. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-103-5_6

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