Surgery is considered for hyperthyroidism when treatments don’t work, a large goiter causes issues, or thyroid cancer is present. The procedure involves removing all or part of the thyroid gland, with ...

If you have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, surgery is a standard and effective treatment. Oncologist Jason Hunt, MD, FACS, provides insights into the surgery process and after. Topics include the ...

An isthmusectomy is a procedure to treat thyroid tumors in the center of your thyroid gland. It preserves more of your thyroid tissue than more invasive procedures. An isthmusectomy is a type of ...

Radioactive iodine treatment after thyroid cancer surgery usually means side effects like nausea and time in hospital isolated from loved ones. But new clinical trial results from researchers at UCL ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure for treating thyroid nodules is making waves in Utah, offering patients an alternative to major surgery for this common thyroid ...

Editor's note: This story was edited to include additional comments. CHICAGO — Neck hematomas following thyroid surgery, though rare, are highly associated with key factors including comorbid ...

As a seasoned nurse with years of experience in high-acuity settings like the Burn ICU at Vanderbilt, Hillary Sexton is no stranger to high standards in healthcare. So when she was diagnosed with a ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Up to 60% of people will develop thyroid nodules by the age of 60, and while most don’t cause any symptoms, for some, they can make it difficult to swallow, breathe and speak.

A population-based Swedish study showed no significant differences in health-related quality of life between patients with and without permanent hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy over a ...

Thyroid gland ultrasounds produce images that can help diagnose conditions such as cancer, goiters, and Grave’s disease. The thyroid gland is an important organ that produces several hormones. Various ...