Thyroid nodules commonly develop in humans and are variable in size, shape and location. Most of these growths are not cancer but may create symptoms of discomfort over time depending on the size, and ...

If you've ever felt a lump or swelling in the front of your neck that moves up and down with swallowing, it could be a solitary thyroid nodule (STN). But what exactly is it, and does it pose any ...

The thyroid gland produces two thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), and releases them as needed by the body. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland help control the thyroid ...

The current recommended approach to patients with thyroid nodule(s) is to obtain a relevant history and physical examination focusing, for example, on whether there is a history of radiation to the ...

A thyroid nodule is an abnormal growth of thyroid cells within the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is located in the lower front of the neck. Its job is to ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Nodules -- a type of abnormality detected by ultrasound -- are extremely common in the thyroid gland. Up to two-thirds of adults have nodules in this gland, and most are benign or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In 2005, a 67-year-old woman with hypertension was referred to the endocrine clinic for a thyroid nodule found ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 70-year-old woman had a PET/CT scan to evaluate her prior history of endometrial adenocarcinoma. No evidence ...

The thyroid is a two-inch-long, butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of your neck. This gland is vital to your body because it produces hormones that regulate metabolism, or how your body consumes ...

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), and the Associazione Medici Endocrinologi (AME) have quietly jointly released an important ...