SURGICAL
CONDITIONS
Endocrine
Thyroid Disorders & Surgery
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ
located in the front of the neck, just over the windpipe. It produces
iodine-containing hormones which regulate the rate at which
body cells
use energy and produce heat.
The growth and development of all the body's tissues are dependent on
the thyroid gland's proper functioning. If the thyroid gland is either
overactive or underactive, it can create health problems.
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