Thyroid Gland
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Thyroid Gland - General Information
Thyroid hormone is made by the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland normally located in the lower front of the neck. What are normal thyroid hormone levels? Discover more information about the thyroid gland.
Thyroid nodule(s) and goiter
Thyroid nodules are lumps or growths of the thyroid, usually made up of normal thyroid tissue or fluid. Learn more about thyroid nodules.
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer forms when normal thyroid cells undergo genetic changes that cause them to grow in an abnormal way. Explore types of thyroid cancer.
Hypothyroidism
The thyroid gland makes two forms of thyroid hormone – thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland is not producing enough of these hormones. Gain an understanding of hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease
Hyperthyroidism is a condition describing the overproduction of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. Graves’ disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) in the U.S. and worldwide. Learn more about hyperthyroidism.
Thyroid surgery
Thyroid Surgery is the cornerstone of treatment for most types of thyroid cancer. If the physician suspects that the cancer has spread to lymph nodes in the neck, these will also be removed during surgery. Learn about thyroid surgery.