Parathyroid Disease

Parathyroid disease (Primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism & tertiary hyperparathyroidism) What is the parathyroid gland?  image;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; Parathyroid glands are 3-4mm glands located behind the thyroid gland, which is present in the neck. They are four in number. They play an important role in maintaining normal calcium levels in the body. Any tumour of the parathyroid glands […]

Adrenal Gland

Picture of adrenal gland,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,……………………… Adrenal glands are two small glands located on top of the kidney. These glands normally produce hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, dehydroepiandrosteron (DHEAS) epinephrine, nor-epinephnrine and dopamine. The adrenal gland is made up of two parts – the outer cortex and the inner medulla.  Adrenal tumours can affect either of these […]

Wound Care

Post-operative instructions Wound Care: Your wound will be covered with tape, which should be left in place for about a week. The tape will be removed at your first postoperative visit. You can wash and shower with the tape in place and even get it wet. Once removed or fallen off, the tape needs to […]

Scarless Thyroidectomy

 What is scarless thyroidectomy (transoral thyroidectomy vestibular approach)? It’s an innovative technique in which the thyroid nodule is removed through a small incision in the inner surface of the lower lip. The surgeon uses endoscopic instruments to remove the thyroid nodule through this small incision. This incision completely disappears in 3 months. There is no […]

Thyroid Surgery

When do I require thyroid surgery? Thyroid surgery is advised in patients with the following problems What are the types of thyroid surgery? Surgery of the thyroid can be The type of surgery performed will depend on the reason for surgery, as well as on the condition of the surrounding thyroid. ———drawing —– thyroid anatomy […]

Medullary thyroid cancer

This is a rare tumour which arises from cells called the parafollicular c cells. These cells are present within the thyroid gland and secrete a number of proteins. This cancer is attributed to inherited genetic mutations in up to 25% of patients. Medullary thyroid cancer is usually diagnosed when a patient presents with a lump […]

Thyroid

Thyroid disorders The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped structure situated in the lower part of the neck. The thyroid gland is important because it produces the thyroid hormones T4 and T3 which regulate the metabolic functions of the body. These hormones affect all the parts of the body and control the pace at which […]