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What is Hyperparathyroidism?     Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where there is an imbalance in blood calcium levels and parathyroid hormone (PTH). The diagnosis is based on blood tests (imbalanced Calcium and PTH), but typically also requires testing...

Thyroid cancer (or carcinoma)  is a malignant lump or growth that starts from cells insidethe thyroid gland in the lower neck. There are three basic types of thyroid cancer (seemore information below):• Differentiated (papillary, follicular, and Hurthle Cell)•...

Adrenal Nodules  What are the adrenal glands? The two adrenal glands are part of the body’s endocrine system and are located justabove each kidney in the back of the upper abdomen. Although the adrenal glands aresmall, they produce several hormones that affect...

Thyroid/ Parathyroid Surgery  The most common surgeries we perform include:• Removal of one half of the thyroid (lobectomy) • Removal of all of the thyroid (total thyroidectomy) • Lymph node removal for cancer (central or lateral neck dissection) •...

What is hyperthyroidism?    The thyroid is a four-to-five inch gland that sits in the neck below Adam’s apple. Its main function is to make thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), which help regulate overall metabolism. Thyroid hormones are the “thermostat” of the...