'Goitre’ is derived from the Latin word ‘gutter’ meaning throat and merely refers to an...
continue readingThyroid nodules are one of the most common reasons for referral to an endocrine surgeon....
continue readingThe incidence of thyroid cancer has increased exponentially over the last three to four decades....
continue reading‘Thyrotoxicosis’ refers to a clinical state of elevated circulating thyroid hormone which can be a...
continue readingThyroid cysts are usually benign and are readily defined on ultrasound of the neck. Additional...
continue readingThyroiditis encompasses a collection of auto-immune conditions that involve immune system mediated inflammation of the...
continue readingFacing thyroid surgery (or thyroidectomy) can be a daunting prospect. It is reassuring to know...
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Hyperparathyroidism can be either primary, secondary or tertiary. The majority of patients will have primary...
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A parathyroid adenoma is a benign tumour of the parathyroid gland. This is the most...
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Parathyroid hyperplasia can involve all parathyroid glands simultaneously and is encountered in 10-15% of cases...
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