On the other hand, some animals typically considered endothermic, like chipmunks, maintain a high body temperature during active periods, but slow their metabolism and drop their body temperature to extremely low levels during inactive periods like hibernation.
Appropriate treatment for patients with PTLPTL - Primary thyroid lymphoma depends on the type of lymphoma. Chemotherapy. Most PTL is treated successfully with chemotherapy. A common regimen includes CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisolone).
Radioactive iodine treatment for Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism can leave the thyroid underactive â or completely shut down. In some cases, surgical removal (thyroidectomy) is performed as a treatment for thyroid cancer, a goiter (enlarged thyroid), or less commonly, hyperthyroidism.