[Surgical treatment of toxic adenoma].

In the period ranging from 1985. to 1994. a total number of 86 patients have been treated for toxic adenoma (TA). Hyperthyroidism was more often present in males (70.83% versus 51.61%) and in enlarged adenomas (more then 2 cm in diameter). Pathohistologic type of adenoma influenced degenerative changes. Three carcinoma have been observed, two papillary and one follicular. Surgical treatment is the method of choice. Complications are rare (3.49%) and mild.