Why do I need an operation for my thyroid?
The most common reason patients are referred for thyroid surgery is
after an evaluation for a thyroid nodule, usually involving a fine
needle aspiration biopsy. Surgery may be recommended for the
following biopsy results:
after an evaluation for a thyroid nodule, usually involving a fine
needle aspiration biopsy. Surgery may be recommended for the
following biopsy results:
- Cancer (papillary cancer)
- Possible cancer (follicular neoplasm)
- A benign nodule that is causing symptoms (pain, difficulty
swallowing, etc.) - Overactive thyroid gland not responsive to medical treatment.
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| Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery Specialists Portland, Oregon |
Why do I need an operation for my parathyroids?
Surgery for parathyroid glands may be needed if your calcium level
is too high and this is found to be caused by overactive parathyroid
glands.
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is too high and this is found to be caused by overactive parathyroid
glands.
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More info about parathyroid surgery...
If your physician has suggested thyroid or parathyroid surgery for any
reason, call our office today at (503)445-9860. We specialize in thyroid
parathyroid surgery and can talk with you and your physician about risks,
outcomes and results.
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reason, call our office today at (503)445-9860. We specialize in thyroid
parathyroid surgery and can talk with you and your physician about risks,
outcomes and results.
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