Learn about the thyroid gland, its functions, and the substances it secretes. Discover where the butterfly-shaped gland is located in the body and...
A thyroid gland that secretes excessive hormones can result in severe health conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, and a thyroid storm. Explore the definitions and symptoms of overactive thyroid disorders. Thyroid Gland If you've ever struggled with extra weight, you might think ...
Solitary thyroid nodules A palpable, discrete swelling within an otherwise apparently normal thyroid gland. Estimated incidence: 1-10% in U.S., but significantly higher in goitrous regions (endemic iodide deficiency areas) Single nodules are approximately 4 x more common in women than men. Incidence...
Thyroid gland definition The thyroid gland, or simply the thyroid, is an endocrine gland in the neck, consisting of two lobes connected by an isthmus. It is found at the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormones, which primarily influence the me...
The terminology used in the study of the thyroid gland is conflicting (1). The presence of a second epithelial cell has been known for over a hundred years, although its function has only recently been identified (2). It is usually called either a parafollicular, "P", light, or "C" ...
Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland; 2Department of Nervous System Diseases, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland Background and objective: The risk of malignancy from "atypia of undetermined signifi- cance/follicular lesion of undetermined significance" (AUS/FLU...
To verify the expression of TPO in PTC tissues and its relationship with lymph node metastasis in patients, we selected a total of 230 tumor samples from PTC patients and their clinical data from the Thyroid Disease Clinic of the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University for analysis...
The thyroid gland is predominantly of endodermal origin. It arises as a midline diverticulum from the floor of the pharynx. It is first recognizable about 1 month after conception. Initially, it is a hollow tube that becomes solid as it migrates caudally and develops as a bilobed organ. ...
et al. Unique association of p53 mutations with undifferentiated but not with differentiated carcinomas of the thyroid gland. Cancer Res. 52, 1369–1371 (1992). 92. Garcia-Rostan, G. et al. Beta-catenin dysregulation in thyroid neoplasms: down-regulation, aberrant nuclear expression, and ...
Patients should be asked to communicate the onset of neck pain, which usually indicates heating of the thyroid capsule and thermal propagation outside of the thyroid gland and requires discontinuation of treatment followed by repositioning of the RFA probe. The regional pain management options include...