QuÉ es la glandula tiroides? La glandula tiroides tiene forma de mariposa y normalmente se…
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Que es la glandula tiroides? La glandula tiroides localizada en el cuello, produce las hormonas…
Qué es la glandula tiroides? La glandula tiroides tiene forma de mariposa y normalmente se…
El cáncer de tiroides es el cáncer endocrinológico más frecuente; sin embargo, es raro en comparación con otros cánceres. En los Estados Unidos sólo hay aproximadamente 20,000 pacientes nuevos por año. Aunque el diagnóstico de cáncer suele ser aterrador, el pronóstico para los pacientes con cáncer de tiroides es usualmente excelente.
The term thyroid nodule refers to any growth of thyroid cells into a lump within the thyroid. Most thyroid nodules do not cause any symptoms.
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone.
The thyroid gland located in the neck produces thyroid hormones which help the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working normally.
Graves’ disease is hyperthyroidism caused by a generalized overactivity of the thyroid gland.
The thyroid glands of children are especially sensitive to radiation. Radiation exposure appears to cause a number of different thyroid problems.
Thyroid cancer, the most common endocrine-related cancer, presents as a lump (nodule) in the thyroid and usually does not cause any symptoms. Rarely, thyroid
cancer may cause pain, difficulty swallowing, or hoarseness.
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