An endocrinologist explains the five main types, how they behave, treatment options, and why knowing the exact type can ...

FNA is recommended for all palpable solitary or dominant nodules, independent of size. FNA is preferred over thyroid scan or ultrasonography as the initial diagnostic test for thyroid nodules. However ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps that can develop on the thyroid gland. They may be solid. Most are benign, but there is a low risk of thyroid cancer. The thyroid is a small gland in the front part of the ...

In the front of your neck — just below the voice box — is a tiny organ with an outsized impact on your body. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that produces hormones which control how quickly ...

You are also right that the iodine-containing dye from CT scans can precipitate hyperthyroidism in a person who is destined to get it. However, the risk of this occurring is low. There is no increased ...

What Does the Thyroid Gland Do? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck. It produces hormones that help regulate many of your body’s functions: Thyroid nodules often ...

Graves' disease, an autoimmune thyroid disorder, is being diagnosed more often among young adults. Doctors explain symptoms, modern triggers, diagnosis and treatment options.

A 75-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease who is on chronic hemodialysis has a suppressed thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) of 0.1 µU/mL and levels of free thyroxine (T4) and free ...

Active TED patients showed higher thyrotropin receptor antibody levels and increased DCP vessel density.