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X-Ray Tests for Adrenal Gland Tumors

There are 4 primary x-ray tests to examine the adrenal glands (and the rest of the abdomen) for the presence of a tumor (the word "tumor" simply means "mass". Tumors can be benign or malignant).

Preoperative Localization of Parathyroid Tumors

If you have parathyroid disease, chances are that just one of your parathyroid glands has gone bad. Parathyroid disease will be cured if the surgeon takes out that one bad gland!  But, there are four parathyroids and they can be located all over the n

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.

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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