Partial thyroidectomy:In a partial thyroidectomy, only a part of the thyroid gland is removed. Depending on the extent of removal, partial thyroidectomy is further classified into: Thyroid lobectomy:It is also called hemithyroidectomy. In this surgery, only one lobe of the thyroid gland is removed...
Aphonia is defined asthe inability to produce voiced sound. Damage to the nerve may be the result of surgery (e.g., thyroidectomy) or a tumor. Aphonia means "no sound". In other words, a person with this disorder has lost their voice. How Does a Total Loss Insurance Claim Work? : I...
Myxedema is a skin condition in which a person's skin looks yellowish-orange, becomes dry, and retains water. Many people have a...
Skin can also take on a yellow or orange discoloration. In addition, there are areas under the skin that have deposits of a material that is called “jellylike” and these areas cause skin swelling. Occasionally the condition only affects the legs and may be called partial, but more often ...