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29 January, 2024
10 thyroid symptoms: How to detect thyroid function disorders
The thyroid gland is a small but essential organ for the hormonal balance of our body. When its function is altered, various symptoms may appear that affect our quality of life. Identifying these signs in time is key for early diagnosis and treatment. Below, we will explore the 10 main thyroid symptoms, including symptoms of an inflamed thyroid and discomfort in the throat.
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26 May, 2021
Finding thyroid cancer metastases using preoperative SPECT-CT lymphography
Thyroid diseases in general, and thyroid cancer in particular, are pathologies on the rise. Its diagnosis and treatment require increasing precision and effectiveness. It is becoming increasingly important to be able to offer patients healing options, especially when faced with cancer. In this sense, knowing that thyroidectomy is the treatment of choice, it is vitally important to be able to eliminate the tumour and prevent the possible appearance of thyroid cancer metastasis. Thanks to lymphography with SPECT-CT, we can identify affected lymph nodes and export them accurately. All this in a single intervention, during the same thyroid cancer treatment surgery. In addition, we can obtain all the necessary information to plan and personalize subsequent treatment and follow-up.
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22 October, 2018
Thyroid nodule diagnosis, how to tell if it is benign
The importance of studying a thyroid nodule lies in being able to gauge the nature thereof; i.e., we are concerned whether it is benign or not. Once we have this information, we can plan the course of action to take. Nowadays, we have highly reliable and specific thyroid nodules diagnostic tests. Let us see what they are and how they work… Read more…
