THE possibility that the mechanical action of neck muscles can, in rare cases, sever a projecting portion of the thyroid gland has been recognized for over fifty years. 1 This process is most likely ...

RECENT studies on sporadic goitrous cretinism 1–5 have called attention to the interesting paradox of hypothyroidism associated with a hyperplastic nodular goiter. These studies have demonstrated an ...

Background: Thyroid enlargement and thyroid nodules are common in the general population. This review concerns their proper diagnostic assessment and treatment. Methods: We selectively reviewed the ...

This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Goiter nodular' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. Please be ...

Objective: Percutaneous laser thermal ablation (LTA) has been applied in several tumors. In this study we evaluated the safety and long-term efficacy of LTA in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Dr Omolo says that when the thyroid gland is functioning properly, it maintains the right ...

The increased use of imaging techniques has led to a concomitant increase in the number of thyroid nodules detected; however, a strategy for accurate diagnosis of malignant nodules is still required.

Nursed to Health is an occasional feature in which Jacksonville University Keigwin School of Nursing faculty discuss symptoms, diagnoses and treatments based on composites of patient cases handled by ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The growth of thyroid nodules was not associated with the growth of surrounding thyroid tissue, according to ...

The present study was carried out in two groups of patients. Group A ( Table 1) included seven patients (six women and one man, age ranging between 23 and 57 years, mean ± standard deviation [SD]: ...