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M.E.N. Syndromes: Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Definition of the MEN Syndromes MEN stands for "Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia".   The MEN syndromes are conditions which cause overactivity and enlargement in certain endocrine glands.  MEN syndromes are usually (but not always) inherit

How Your Thyroid Works

Your thyroid gland is a small gland, normally weighing less than one ounce, located in the front of the neck. It is made up of two halves, called lobes, that lie along the windpipe (trachea) and are joined together by a narrow band of thyroid tissue, known as the isthmus.

Your Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is the biggest gland in the neck. It is situated in the anterior (front) neck below the skin and muscle layers.

Thyroid Gland Function

Some information on this page is a little more advanced. If you have trouble understanding the process of normal thyroid function, please go to our page describing this process first.

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Welcome to the largest website for diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid, parathyroid and other endocrine disorders. This information is intended for the education of patients and their families.

Thyroid Cancer

There are about 37,000 new cases of thyroid cancer each year in the US, according to the National Cancer Institute. Females are more likely to have thyroid cancer at a ratio of three to one. Thyroid cancer can occur in any age group, although it is most common after age 30, and its aggressiveness increases significantly in older patients.

Introduction to Endocrinology & Endocrine Surgery

Thyroid Nodule Ultrasound

Once a thyroid nodule has been detected (or suspected), there are a few things that the physician will want to know before any recommendations can be made regarding treatment.
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