What type of TSH test after a thyroid cancer ?

What type of TSH test after a thyroid cancer ?

The TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is an essential hormone to follow up for a thyroid dysfunction suspicion. This dosage will also be essential to check an abnormal thyroid function, and also after total thyroidectomy in a thyroid cancer. It is a very simple and...
Should one be afraid of thyroid removal?

Should one be afraid of thyroid removal?

Total or partial removal of the thyroid gland is a common surgery. This surgical procedure often makes patients worried, having many questions about how it is done and what could be the consequences.All your questions about the causes of thyroid surgery, postoperative...
How to monitor an underactive thyroid?

How to monitor an underactive thyroid?

The thyroid, a little gland of only 5 cm is very important for every one of us, it is essential to the good functioning of our metabolism. A dysfunction of this hormonal gland can create a global activity disorder and energy consumption. When the thyroid produces...
WHAT IS A NORMAL THYROID SIZE ?

WHAT IS A NORMAL THYROID SIZE ?

The normal size of the thyroid varies with his activity and dysfunction. A simple size anomaly can be detected on routine clinical examination. It can indicate something wrong by a simple lower neck palpation by the physician. This act may detect an overall volume...
Parathyroid gland reimplantation in 5 questions

Parathyroid gland reimplantation in 5 questions

Parathyroid gland reimplantation (also called autotransplantation) consists in transplanting fragments of a parathyroid gland (or part of it) into a muscle of the neck or of the forearm. The procedure aims to ensure the production of a sufficient amount of parathyroid...

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