Cytomel®, also known as liothyronine sodium, is a synthetic drug used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition whereby the thyroid gland responsible for regulating the metabolic process in the human body produces low amounts of thyroid hormone. The drug is also used in thyroid diagnostic tests and...
If thyroid cancer is found, the patient may have a thyroidectomy to remove the nodules and diseased parts of the thyroid gland. Some people with benign thyroid nodules may choose to have this procedure done, especially if the nodules are large and the patient is very symptomatic. Only a ...