Objectives: Thyroid nodules located in isthmus were found less prevalent, although papillary thyroid cancer in this location was reported to be more aggressive behaviour in some studies. Our aim was ...

Where thyroid cancer starts The thyroid gland is in the front part of the neck, below the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple). In most people, the thyroid can’t be seen or felt. It is shaped like a ...

New CPT® Code for Thyroid RFA CPT® Code 60660 – Ablation of one or more thyroid nodule (s), one lobe or the isthmus, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, radiofrequency.

As more physicians adopt thyroid RFA, these codes will help streamline coverage and expand access to a treatment that is transforming thyroid care. New CPT® Code for Thyroid RFA CPT® Code 60660 – ...

CPT® Code 60660 – Ablation of one or more thyroid nodule (s), one lobe or the isthmus, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, radiofrequency. CPT® Code 60661 – Ablation of one or more thyroid ...

The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system (along with the adrenal glands, hypothalamus, pituitary, ovaries, and testes, and other endocrine organs). The thyroid gland releases hormones into ...

At autopsy in people beyond the age of fifty, it is almost impossible to find a normal thyroid gland, and the vast majority of women of this age have involutionary nodules of greater or lesser size.

Introduction: A thyroid nodule is a localized hypertrophy within the thyroid parenchyma. The aim of our study was to study the benefit of ultrasound in the Ti-rads classification of thyroid nodules.

Nodules on the thyroid’s isthmus region are significantly more likely to be malignant and require surgery. Learn more.

Clinical History A 17 year old girl had a sub-total thyroidectomy for what was thought to be a non-toxic goitre of 3 year's duration. Pathology The thyroid gland has been sliced to display both lobes ...

Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT) announced that new data presented at ENDO 2023, the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society, suggest the company’s Afirma molecular testing and whole-transcriptome ...

Surgery is the main treatment in nearly every case of thyroid cancer, except for some anaplastic thyroid cancers. Learn about the possible options here.