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HOSPITAL OF THE MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER,

(N.AAAE)

BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY

UPTON, NEW YORK 11973

08-45 39R

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DISCHARGE SUMMARY
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HOSPITALCOURSE.CONTINUED:

Thyroid surgery was carried out June Lith

DIAGNOSIS:

Papillary cystic adenoma and thyroid
adenomata.

DISCHARGEMEDICATION:

Since thyroid function was good in chis

at the Cleveland Metropolitan General
Hospital by Dr. Brown Dobyns. A discrete 2 cm diameter mass was found in the left Lobe
and removed along with subtotal lobectomy. Thea remainder of the thyroid appeared to
be normal and no lymph nodes were noted. A pathological diagnosis was PAPILLARY CYSTIC
Adenoma and 2 small thyroid adenommmwere also found.
She withstood the operation weil
and her convalescence vas uneventful.
She waa discharged June 18th and returned to
the Marshall Islands. Copies of the Hospital Summary and Pathological Reports from
the Cleveiand Hospital are included in our recordg.

patient and so little thyroid tissue
removed at surgery no supplemental thyroxin or other treatment was prescribed.
She will
be followed in subsequent examinations in the Marshall Island.
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Robert A. Conard, M.D.
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June 29, 1973

July 2, 1973

NM 720A

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