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THYROID AND PARATHYROID DISORDERS

The thyroid gland is located in the middle of the lower neck, below the larynx (voice box) and just above your clavicles (collarbones). It is shaped like a bow tie, having two halves (lobes): a right lobe and a left lobe joined by an isthmus. The parathyroid glands are very small bean shaped glands located very near the thyroid gland. The parathryoid glands regulate calcium levels in the body.

Diseases of the thyroid gland are very common, affecting millions of Americans. ENT Surgeons are usually involved in the workup and surgical treatment of lumps in the thyroid which might represent cancer. Parathyroid surgery is usually for a benign growth of glands which are overactive and causing symptoms.

This information is for guidance only and should not constitute medical advice. Adapted from from AAO-HNS – entnet.org.

HEAD AND NECK DISORDERS WE TREAT

Our ENT providers are compassionate and skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of head and neck disorders. Please click on the links below to learn more. For more information about any of these disorders and conditions or for questions about a condition not listed here, please contact us to schedule an appointment.

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