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Thyroid Tumors |
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The thyroid gland is is one of the endocrine glands that makes hormones to regulate physiological functions in the body, like metabolism (heart rate, sweating, energy consumed). The thyroid gland is located in the middle of the lower neck, below the larynx(voice box) and wraps around the front half of the trachea (windpipe). Growths that develop in the thyroid gland usually do not affect the thyroid hormone levels in the body. These growths are a concern because 10-20% of the time they can be cancer. Our physicians are trained to evaluate tumors of the head and neck-area including the thyroid gland. In cases where thyroid hormone levels are too high we often work closely with endocrinologists in the community. We use up-to-date nerve monitoring techniques in the operating room to minimize risk to sensitive nerves in the neck if thyroid gland removal is required. |
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