The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls your metabolism, temperature regulation, and keeps your muscles and organs working properly. Diseases of the thyroid, whether functional...
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls your metabolism, temperature regulation, and keeps your muscles and organs working properly. Thyroid cancer is very common, particularly...
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the throat. It has two lobes joined in the middle by a strip of tissue (the isthmus). The thyroid secretes three main hormones that control the body’s energy and...
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls your metabolism, temperature regulation, and keeps your muscles and organs working properly. In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland is producing...
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls your metabolism, temperature regulation, and keeps your muscles and organs working properly. Goiter refers to an enlarged thyroid...
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The skin is the largest organ in our body, and is made up of two major layers (epidermis and dermis), as well as various types of cells. The top (or outer) layer of the skin, the epidermis, is composed of...
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HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted virus. It is not transmitted through casual contact. Many different subtypes of the virus exist, and it usually affects the throat or the reproductive tract. HPV can cause cancer, but not all...
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“TMJ” pain is a common occurrence for many people, and it refers to pain or discomfort in the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ). This is the hinge that connects your temporal bone (the bone that forms the side of the skull) and...
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Each year, more than 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck (most of which is preventable). Nearly 13,000 will die from cancer of the head and neck. Head and neck cancers are curable if caught early. Fortunately,...
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone, which controls your metabolism, temperature regulation, and keeps your muscles and organs working properly. Graves’ disease causes the thyroid gland...
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Fine needle aspiration (FNA), also called fine needle biopsy, is a type of biopsy where a needle is inserted into a lump or mass to collect a sample of cells. These cells are then looked at under a microscope to...
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The salivary glands are found in and near your mouth, face, and neck. Dehydration is a risk factor for certain salivary gland disorders. To help maintain good oral health, it’s important to drink lots of liquid every day to promote...
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A Zenker’s diverticulum (ZD) is a rare condition where an “outpouching” occurs where your throat meets your esophagus, the swallowing pipe that leads into your stomach. When this happens, a pouch forms and mucous, food, and/or liquid can become stuck...
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Cancer of the voice box, or laryngeal cancer, is not as well known by the general public as some other types of cancer, yet it is not a rare disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about...
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The facial nerve controls the muscles of your face, ears, the saliva glands in your mouth, as well as the tears in your eyes, and provides some of the sense of taste on your tongue. Bell’s palsy occurs when the...
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A neck mass is an abnormal lump in the neck. Neck lumps or masses can be any size—large enough to see and feel, or they can be very small. A neck mass may be a sign of an infection, or...
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Sialadenitis is inflammation and enlargement of one or more of the salivary (spit) glands. The salivary glands are responsible for producing and storing saliva. The three major salivary glands are the “parotid” (on the sides of the face in front...
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The thyroid gland resides in the neck as a midline structure above the sternum. It produces a hormone that is released into the bloodstream to regulate metabolism. Thyroid nodules can occur as a mass or lump that is identified in...
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Skin cancers commonly affect the sun-exposed regions of the body. For this reason, a large proportion of skin cancers occur on the skin of the head and neck. Areas of the head and neck that receive direct exposure to the...
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The salivary glands perform an important function in producing saliva in the mouth and throat. Saliva is produced by three major paired salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands) as well as hundreds of minor salivary glands that reside in...
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The parathyroid glands reside in close proximity to the thyroid gland in the neck. Parathyroid hormone is released into the bloodstream to regulate calcium levels. Calcium is absorbed in the digestive tract, stored in the bone, and released into the...
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Cancer of the oral cavity often begins as a mass or ulcer on the tongue, palate, gums, or lips. Patients with oral cavity cancer may reports pain, bleeding, trouble swallowing, a change in voice, or trouble breathing. The physical exam...
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Lip cancer is the second most common cancer of the head and neck. Lower lip cancer is nearly ten times as common as upper lip cancer. A common presentation for lip cancer is a nonhealing ulcer or scab on the...
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A mass (lump or nodule) of the head and neck is a common reason for patients to seek the consultation of an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician. Masses of the head and neck may represent a variety of conditions...
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A variety of skin lesions can be the cause, though timely evaluation by a physician is important as this can be a sign for skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and on the face it...
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When we feel sick there is often associated lymph node swelling in the neck. These can feel like small rubbery bumps and can range in size from tiny to near ¾ inch. They can present anywhere from behind the ears...
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Nodules of the thyroid gland are quite common. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the thyroid gland in this webinar for patients. Dr. Karni presents a practical approach for management of thyroid nodules. To launch the...
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