Findings of the first large-scale study offering guidance on thyroid nodule evaluation in patients over age 70 support conservative management, showing most thyroid nodules 1 cm or larger in older ...

Objective: Conventional fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) for cystic thyroid nodules (CTNs) has a high rate of nondiagnostic and false-negative results. Ultrasound-guided FNAB (UG-FNAB) permits ...

Have you ever noticed a slight swelling in your neck and brushed it off as nothing? Many people do until they experience unexplained fatigue, sudden weight changes, or difficulty swallowing. The ...

The thyroid gland produces two thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), and releases them as needed by the body. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland help control the thyroid ...

At University of Utah Health, our endocrinologists have extensive experience in treating thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Our experts specialize in treatments that aren't widely available. Our ...

When you get a thyroid biopsy, your doctor will take a little bit of your thyroid or lumps (known as nodules) growing on it to test in a lab. Nodules are very common in the thyroid, which is a ...

Popular rock frontman Michael Sweet of Stryper gave his fans an update on his cancer battle on Christmas Eve. The 62-year-old ...