The thyroid gland's health can significantly impact metabolism and growth. Recognizing signs such as a persistent neck lump, ...

Fine needle aspiration of thyroid nodules was well-tolerated and effective among pediatric patients. Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of thyroid nodules is safe and well-tolerated and rarely requires ...

Julian Lennon has revealed that he's awaiting test results from a biopsy, almost five years after he went public with a "cancer scare." The musician and photographer, who is the eldest son of late ...

Sudden onset of pain or tenderness suggests hemorrhage into a benign adenoma or cyst, or subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, respectively. (However, hemorrhage into a cancer can also present with ...

Altogether, these volunteers gathered $120,000 to fund a brand-new needle biopsy ultrasound machine for the hospital. This technology will – among other things – help with finding cancers and ...

Repeat FNA for small nodules often yields adequate cellular material for a diagnosis. Preferably, the repeat FNA should be done with ultrasound guidance. FNA using ultrasound guidance reduces the ...