• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Thyroid
  • Parathyroid
  • Procedures
  • Articles
  • News
  • Contact
    • Bella Vista – Surgeons
    • Burwood – Endocrinologists
    • Macquarie University Clinic – Surgeons
    • Randwick – Endocrinologists
    • Randwick – Surgeon
    • Sydney West – Surgeon

Thyroid Clinic Sydney

Thyroid and Parathyroid Specialist

Thyroid Nodule

Thyroid Nodule

Thyroid nodule causes, symptoms, treatment and surgery. Thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. They indicate a thyroid neoplasm, but only a small percentage of these are thyroid cancers.

The Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer

June 5, 2017 By @ThyroidClinic

the-diagnosis-of-thyroid-cancer

Hearing the word cancer is a life-altering event, even if it is only mentioned as a possibility. When it comes to the thyroid, the process of diagnosing cancer can be time consuming and difficult. If your doctor believes that your thyroid issues could be the result of a malignant or cancerous tumor, you will have to begin the process required for a complete diagnosis. While … [Read more...] about The Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer

Management of Atypical Thyroid Nodules

September 5, 2016 By @ThyroidClinic

Management-of-Atypical-Thyroid-Nodules

By Ashleigh Elkins This article discusses the management of patients who have atypical thyroid nodules. Thyroid nodules are quite common in the general population. Thyroid nodules may be detected because some people feel a lump in their neck or throat, whilst in other people there are no symptoms and the nodule is found incidentally on ultrasound examination. Thyroid … [Read more...] about Management of Atypical Thyroid Nodules

Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery

March 1, 2016 By @ThyroidClinic

Minimally-Invasive-Thyroid-Surgery

By Ashleigh Elkins Thyroidectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure which involves the removal of the thyroid gland. Historically, thyroidectomy has been performed as an open procedure with an incision in the anterior neck, which is usually longer than 6 centimetres. The open procedure provides the surgeon with good visualisation and exposure of the thyroid gland … [Read more...] about Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery

What Is a Thyroidectomy?

June 18, 2015 By @ThyroidClinic

thyroidectomy

About thyroidectomy surgery So you’re having difficulties with thyroid disease and your doctor has scheduled you for a thyroidectomy. It’s supposed to alleviate your symptoms and restore you to balance. But what exactly is this operation and what will it accomplish? First, it’s essential to know just what the thyroid is and how it functions. Scattered throughout the body … [Read more...] about What Is a Thyroidectomy?

Where Is the Thyroid? World Thyroid Day 2015.

May 24, 2015 By @ThyroidClinic

world-thyroid-day

To remember the importance of the thyroid gland and world thyroid day, we have written this article titled 'where is the thyroid gland'. World Thyroid Day, May 25th, is dedicated to thyroid patients and to all those who are committed to the study and treatment of thyroid diseases worldwide. Our aim to increase awareness about the importance of the thyroid gland, through access … [Read more...] about Where Is the Thyroid? World Thyroid Day 2015.

Diagnosis of Thyroid Disorders

October 21, 2014 By @ThyroidClinic

diagnosis-of-thyroid-disorders

In general, the diagnosis of a thyroid disorder takes time. Often a varying degree of symptoms. Some people do not even experience recognisable symptoms. This often leads to delay in the recognition of a thyroid problem being present before a specific diagnosis can be made. It is also important to understand that symptoms of thyroid problems are often common to other illnesses, … [Read more...] about Diagnosis of Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid Neoplasia

August 19, 2014 By @ThyroidClinic

thyroid-neoplasia

About thyroid neoplasia (thyroid cancer) Tumours of the thyroid gland can be benign or malignant. Typically, thyroid malignancies present as a single nodule on the thyroid gland. Any patient presenting with a solitary thyroid nodule needs to investigate it thoroughly to rule out malignancy. However, malignant tumours of the thyroid gland are rare, accounting for around 5% of … [Read more...] about Thyroid Neoplasia

Thyroidectomy Surgery

May 6, 2014 By @ThyroidClinic

thyroidectomy-surgery

You’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid condition and your doctor has suggested thyroidectomy surgery as a possible treatment. Now you have questions: What is the thyroid? Why might I need surgery? What could it accomplish? To answer the first question, the thyroid is a gland located in your throat. It’s one of the endocrine glands, a system of glands that includes the pineal, … [Read more...] about Thyroidectomy Surgery

Causes of a Thyroid Lump

December 27, 2013 By @ThyroidClinic

about-the-causes-of-a-thyroid-lump

About the causes of a thyroid lump The thyroid gland is an essential part of the human anatomy. It rests in the neck, near the larynx, and it secretes hormones that control our growth and our development through our metabolic processes. So, if your thyroid gland is operating normally you will have a healthy metabolic rate. Meaning you can eat a reasonable number of calories … [Read more...] about Causes of a Thyroid Lump

What is Thyroid Cancer and What are the Risks?

September 30, 2013 By @ThyroidClinic

what-is-thyroid-cancer

What is Thyroid Cancer Thyroid cancer is the presence of cancerous cells within or around the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the neck and is responsible for basic metabolic function within the human body. What Causes this Cancer? Thyroid cancer causes are largely unknown. Exposure to a great deal of radiation may increase the chance of contracting thyroid cancer. … [Read more...] about What is Thyroid Cancer and What are the Risks?

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Contact Us

Endocrinologists

Dr Sophie Chan
Dr Marwan Obaid
Dr Angela Sheu
Dr Eddy Tabet
Dr Tang Wong
 

Surgeons

Dr Michael Barakate
Dr Carsten Palme
Dr Faruque Riffat
Dr Mark Smith
 

Dietitian

Ms Juhi Bhambhaney

About The Thyroid Gland

the-thyroid

Parathyroid Health

hypoparathyroidism-causes-and-treatment

Hypoparathyroidism – Its Causes and Treatments

October 24, 2016 By @ThyroidClinic

what-are-parathyroid-glands

What Are the Parathyroid Glands?

October 20, 2016 By @ThyroidClinic

how-is-your-parathyroid-gland

How is Your Parathyroid Gland

June 8, 2015 By @ThyroidClinic

Search

Translate

Subscribe to our Newsletter

ENT Clinic

  • Articles
  • Ear Nose Throat
  • Skincare
  • Wellbeing

Footer

About Our Doctors

Contact Us

Categories

  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Parathyroid Surgery
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Thyroid Gland
  • Thyroid Surgery

Recent Posts

  • Eddy Tabet
  • Sophie Chan
  • Belinda Elwin
  • Juhi Bhambhaney
  • Michael Barakate
  • Tang Wong
  • Angela Sheu
  • Marwan Obaid

Clinic Locations

  • Bella Vista – Surgeons
  • Burwood – Endocrinologists
  • Macquarie University Hospital – Surgeons
  • Randwick – Endocrinologists
  • Randwick – Surgeon
  • Sydney West – Surgeon

Stay Connected

Blog · Disclaimer · Privacy Policy · Copyright © 2018 · Thyroid Clinic Sydney · @ThyroidClinic
   
thyroid-clinic-sydney