Core-Needle Biopsy vs. FNA for Thyroid Nodules
Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is the standard type of needle biopsy for thyroid nodules. Core-needle biopsy is a different procedure that…
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CT, MRI, and PET Imaging for Thyroid Disease: When Do You Actually Need Them?
Ultrasound is the foundation of thyroid imaging. It does the great majority of the diagnostic work, including assessing nodules, lymph…
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Ethanol Ablation for Recurrent Thyroid Cysts
Thyroid cysts that refill with fluid repeatedly after needle aspiration are one of the most frustrating situations in thyroid care. The…
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Family History of Thyroid Cancer: Should You Be Screened?
A family history of thyroid cancer raises the question of whether unaffected family members should be screened. The answer depends on the…
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Follicular Thyroid Cancer: Why Needle Biopsy Cannot Diagnose It and What Comes Next
Follicular thyroid cancer is the second most common form of thyroid cancer, and it has a feature that makes it unique among thyroid…
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Thyroid Goiter: What It Is, Why It Happens, and When It Needs Treatment
If a doctor has told you that you have a thyroid goiter, the word can sound more alarming than the finding usually is. Goiter simply means…
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Graves’ Disease: When Thyroid Surgery Is the Right Treatment
Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. There are three definitive treatments: antithyroid medication, radioactive…
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Is My Thyroid Nodule Growing? Should I Worry?
A thyroid nodule that is growing on surveillance ultrasound is one of the most common reasons patients return for repeat evaluation. The…
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Hungry Bone Syndrome: The Calcium Crash After Parathyroid Surgery
Hungry bone syndrome is a specific complication that can follow successful parathyroid surgery. It is not common, but when it happens it…
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