EndocrineWeb's Index Page and Site Map

Here's a quick overview of each section on EndocrineWeb.

Endocrine Disorders Home Page

The EndocrineWeb Homepage links each endocrine gland and is a common point for all of the Endocrine Web Family of Internet Sites. It provides a quick overview of each section of this very large site.

What is the Endocrine System?

Learn the basics of the endocrine system in our endocrine overview article. You'll get the basics of how the endocrine system functions, and there are links to specific articles on each endocrine gland.
This article introduces endocrinology and endocrine surgery. Gives a one-sentence description of each gland and the purpose of the hormones each one secretes.
What are hormones? Just protein messengers that help cells talk to each other.
Definitions of endocrinology terms.
Learn about the hypothalamus.
Learn about the pineal gland.
Learn about the pituitary gland.
Learn about the thyroid gland.
Learn about the parathyroid gland.
Learn about the thymus gland.
Learn about the adrenal glands.
Learn about the pancreas.
Learn about the ovaries.
Learn about the testes.

Thyroid Gland

The Thyroid Gland

Introduction to the Thyroid Gland
How Thyroid Hormones are Produced and how production is regulated.
Tests Used to Examine the Thyroid: describes all lab & x-ray tests & what they mean
Thyroid Goiters: what they are, what to do
Sub-Sternal Thyroid Glands: the unique problems they cause, includes nice x-rays!
Thyroid Nodules: which ones are worrisome?
The use of Ultrasound to Diagnose Thyroid Nodules, includes several examples.
When to biopsy a thyroid nodule and what all these scans mean (includes FNA biopsy)
Overview of the different types of Thyroid Cancer Updated! Start thyroid cancer inquiries here.
Specifics on Papillary Cancer...the most common type of thyroid cancer
Specifics on Follicular Cancer...the second most common type of thyroid cancer
Specifics on Medullary Cancer...the third most common thyroid cancer
Specifics on Anaplastic Cancer...the least common and most serious thyroid cancer
Specifics on Hurthle Cell Tumors
Medullary Thyroid Cancer in MEN Syndromes
Operations on the Thyroid Includes descriptions and drawings of each thyroid operation
The expert's opinion on the risks of Radiation Exposure
Hyperthyroidism, an overview. Includes signs and symptoms of too much thyroid hormone
Hyperthyroidism: making the diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism: causes which are common (and not so common)
Hyperthyroidism: treatment options including drugs, radioactive iodine, and surgery.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of auto-immune thyroiditis
Other causes of thyroiditis: De Quervain's and Silent Thyroiditis
Overview of Hypothyroidism: the signs and symptoms of too little thyroid hormone
Making the Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism and a look at some of the causes
Treatment of Hypothyroidism, and the follow up necessary
Thyroid problems During Pregnancy
Definitions of Thyroid Medical Terms
Normal Lab Values for all thyroid function tests (this is just a list of values for reference)

The Parathyroid Glands

Introduction to the Parathyroid Glands
Normal and Abnormal Function of the Parathyroid Glands
Overview of Hyperparathyroidism: the primary disease of parathyroid glands
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Quick look at methods used to find diseased parathyroid glands pre-op (before an operation)
Where do parathyroids come from? Why are they hard to find? Can they be inside the thyroid?
Closer look at localizing tests, and a few examples (how doctors find the problem parathyroid gland)
Sestamibi Scanning as the preferred method of localization of adenomas...its the best test there is!
The advanced technique of SPECT Scanning
Technical page on performing Sestamibi Scans [advanced page for physicians] Updated!
Standard Parathyroidectomy as the gold standard operation until newer techniques made this larger operation a second choice.
Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy Using Intraoperative Nuclear Mapping has now become the preferred parathyroid operation! Who is a candidate for Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy? (includes flow chart)
Read what Endocrinologists think about minimal parathyroid surgery
Scientific Publications regarding radioguided parathyroidectomy.
Osteoporosis and Hyperparathyroidism...Is it worse?...What can I do?
Parathyroid Cancer
Overview of MEN Syndromes (Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes)
Parathyroid Tumors in MEN Syndromes...associated with other endocrine syndromes.
Other types of MEN Syndromes (MEN type 2).
Hypoparathyroidism
Go to Parathyroid.com for more parathyroid information

The Adrenal Glands

Introduction to the Adrenal Glands
Indications for Removal of an Adrenal Gland
Operations Available for adrenal removal...why one operation may be better than another
Pheochromocytomas...signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
The Ten Percent Tumor...more information on pheochromocytomas
X-Ray Tests used to look for and examine adrenal tumors
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (minimally invasive adrenal resection)
Conn's Syndrome: hypertension, too little potassium, and an adrenal tumor coming soon
Addison's Disease: adrenal hypofunction coming soon
Cushing's Syndrome: too much cortisol from an adrenal or pituitary tumor
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma: an overview of this aggressive tumor
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma: Surgical Resection
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma: Potential Chemotherapy Treatments
Overview of MEN Syndromes
Adrenal Disease in MEN Syndromes
Overview of Addison's disease (a kind of adrenal insufficiency)
What causes Addison's disease and other types of adrenal insufficiency
How doctors diagnose Addison's disease
Treatments for Addison's disease

The Diabetes Center

More about how the pancreas produces hormones: insulin, glucagon, and others
Assessing control of glucose: several blood tests to tell how well blood sugar levels are controlled
Diabetes diet and treatment: general treatment principles, including healthy meal planning tips
Diabetes glossary
What is insulin?: How it was discovered, where it is made, what it does
How insulin and glucagon regulate blood glucose: a careful feed-back mechanism
Symptoms of hyperglycemia: signs of high blood sugar (high blood glucose)