What is a thyroglossal duct cyst? A thyroglossal duct cyst is a midline neck cyst formed from an embryological remnant of the thyroid near...
Miranda, Lydia and Francis have recently returned from a two-and-a-half-week trip to the USA. Their daughter Lydia, who has just turned 21, has long...
What symptoms do patients with primary hyperparathyroidism have? Many patients with primary hyperparathyroidism have no symptoms. However, the most common symptoms patients have are...
Thyroid nodules are very common. Approximately 50% of the population have thyroid nodules on ultrasound examination. Most thyroid nodules are benign while some are...
Thyroiditis refers to a group of conditions in which the thyroid is inflamed and may be classified in three different ways: 1. Clinical symptoms:...
Hyperthyroidism refers to the condition where the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Thyrotoxicosis refers to the condition where there is too much...