NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Thyroid nodules are a common health problem that are usually benign, but occasionally have to be taken out. While the procedure used to mean a risky surgery, that's not the ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Nodules -- a type of abnormality detected by ultrasound -- are extremely common in the thyroid gland. Up to two-thirds of adults have nodules in this gland, and most are benign or ...

Thyroid nodules – small lumps that form within the thyroid gland – are relatively common, particularly among women. Most are harmless, but a small percentage of such nodules are cancerous. Currently, ...

As a seasoned nurse with years of experience in high-acuity settings like the Burn ICU at Vanderbilt, Hillary Sexton is no stranger to high standards in healthcare. So when she was diagnosed with a ...

Ultrasound radiology stands out as an exceptionally safe, affordable and versatile diagnostic tool in modern medicine. Unlike X-rays or CT scans, ultrasound provides critical, real-time internal ...

This guide provides an informative and educational overview of stage 3 papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) to help drive a productive conversation with your oncologist. PTC is the most common type of ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. With a few notable exceptions, the majority of fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies of thyroid ...

Thyroid nodules are common growths in the thyroid gland, and while many are harmless, some can impact hormone levels or ...