The human body has four glands behind the thyroid. These four tiny glands are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body, so problems with these glands can cause a deficiency of calcium in the bones or a flood of calcium in the blood. An adenoma is a tumour of an organ or gland. These…
Thyroid removal is a standard surgical procedure that involves removing the thyroid gland. Previously, thyroidectomy was performed as an open procedure with an incision in the front of the neck that was usually longer than 6 centimetres. Now surgeons use advanced techniques to operate on the thyroid. This operation is done through a tiny incision…
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland. The thyroid is located in the centre of the lower neck, below the voice box and around the front half of the windpipe. It looks like a fly just above the collarbone and has two halves (lobes) connected by a small piece of tissue (isthmus). The thyroid is…