Definition Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland is a radiological (more precisely: nuclear medical) examination for the functional diagnosis of the organ. Unlike ultrasound or sectional imaging, it does not show the structure, but rather the activity and thus the hormone production. For this purpose, a substance is added to the blood, which accumulates in the … Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland
Procedure The scintigraphy of the thyroid gland can be performed on an outpatient basis in a radiology practice or in the thyroid outpatient department of a radiology clinic. It is not necessary to be admitted to hospital for the examination. First, the doctor injects a liquid containing the radioactive substance into a vein, usually on … Procedure | Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland
Cancer Whether a cancerous disease is present cannot be determined by scintigraphy of the thyroid gland. It can only give clues. If, for example, a thyroid node that is palpable or discovered by ultrasound shows only weak activity in the scintigraphy (cold node), it may be a cancer. In order to gain information, a so-called … Cancer | Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland
Risks Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland is a very low-risk examination. The radiation exposure is quite low. Only pregnant women are at risk, as malformations of the child can occur. Therefore, pregnancy speaks against a scintigraphy. There is no danger for people with a so-called iodine allergy. This is an allergy that is not directed … Risks | Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland
Definition A swollen and enlarged thyroid gland is also called a goiter. It occurs most frequently due to an insufficient supply of the trace element iodine (iodine deficiency). Thyroid diseases such as thyroiditis can also cause swelling. In many cases, however, it is not the thyroid gland at all but enlarged lymph nodes, for example, … Swelling of the thyroid gland
Thyroid swelling – How can you detect it yourself? Depending on its extent, the swelling of the thyroid gland can be so severe that it can even be seen in the mirror. If necessary, the organ can also be palpated as a soft, sometimes knotty structure on the right and left side of the larynx … Thyroid swelling – How can you detect it yourself? | Swelling of the thyroid gland
Home remedies It is not recommended to treat a swollen thyroid gland with home remedies alone. A medical examination should always be carried out first in order to obtain a diagnosis and, if necessary, to start a therapy. Depending on the diagnosis, however, various household remedies can be used to support the treatment. For example, … Home remedies | Swelling of the thyroid gland
Thyroid swelling and swollen eyes/eyelids If swollen eyes or eyelids appear as a symptom in addition to a thyroid swelling, this may indicate a specific disease as a common cause. This is Graves’ disease, a so-called autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland, which often also affects the eyes.The body produces antibodies (proteins produced by immune … Thyroid swelling and swollen eyes/eyelids | Swelling of the thyroid gland
Thyroid Removal Surgery is only necessary for certain findings or certain combinations of findings. There are also differences in how the operation is performed. One can either remove only parts of the thyroid gland (=lobectomy) or the whole thyroid gland (=thyroidectomy). The ear, nose and throat doctor is often responsible for this, as he or … Thyroid Removal | Thyroid gland
Hyperthyroidism An overactive thyroid is also known in the medical terminology as hyperthyroidism. It is a disease that is associated with an increased production of the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The prevalence of hyperthyroidism is 2-3% of the total population.In Germany, the most common causes are the autoimmune disease Graves’ disease or … Hyperthyroidism | Thyroid gland
Hot knot Hot knots are widespread in our civilization. They are often caused by the widespread iodine deficiency in the population. This deficiency leads to a reduced production of thyroid hormones, because the cells of the thyroid gland are absolutely dependent on them.Since the body still needs the hormones, it releases growth factors so that … Hot knot | Thyroid gland
Goiter The enlargement of the thyroid gland during regular hormone production is called “goiter” (synonym: goiter). The thyroid gland is considered to be enlarged when its volume exceeds 18ml in women and 25ml in men. A goitre can be caused by a hereditary defect, iodine deficiency, so-called “struma” substances (for example nitrates, lithium or thiocyanate) … Goiter | Thyroid gland