The thyroid gland plays a key role in the body’s endocrine system, which regulates metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, sleep and mood.
Thyroid cancer is a disease in which cells in the thyroid gland grow uncontrollably and develop into cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
An autoimmune disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone
Amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation, can be a symptom of other conditions including hormonal, genetic, and structural disorders.
A growth in the thyroid, a gland that sits at the front of the neck, on top of the windpipe.
A psychological assessment of a child involves a series of interviews and tests to evaluate a child's strengths and weaknesses across many areas.
Child development is a series of skills and stages that occur in a child between birth and adulthood.
Mosaicism is a condition that occurs when a person has two or more genetically separate sets of cells in his or her body.
A swelling in the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland. Treatment may involve radioactive iodine, surgery, or medication.
Endocrine tumors form when abnormal cells in an endocrine gland or organ grow and multiply in an uncontrolled manner.