The Classification of Thyroid Pathology The classification of thyroid pathology includes congenital, inflammatory, and neoplastic disorders. These are listed in Table 3.1. Many of these are diagnosed based on clinical…
The Normal Thyroid The normal adult thyroid gland weighs 16 to 25 g and is composed of two lateral lobes and an isthmus (Fig. 2.1). Because it derives from an…
Introduction The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the anterior inferior neck. It is readily palpable and even visible in the slender patient. It is a source of common…
