your head tipped backward, and your neck extended. This position pushes the thyroid gland forward, making it easier to do the biopsy. During the procedure, you may feel some neck pressure from the ...

In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, we are exploring the causes of thyroid diseases and thyroid cancer in our community.

Head and neck, surgical, radiation ... and will identify any abnormal portions of the gland that may require a biopsy. If the thyroid gland appears abnormal, an ultrasound guided needle biopsy is ...