Introduction Thyroid nodules are abnormal growths that occur in the thyroid gland forming a lump or bump within the otherwise smooth thyroid surface. Thyroid nodules are common, occurring in 40% of women and 30% of men during their lifetime. Spongiform thyroid nodules are very common. Similar to all thyroid nodules, most spongiform thyroid nodules are benign. When people hear they have a spong ..read more

Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of the thyroid gland. This is a common surgery for various thyroid conditions, including cancer, goiters, nodules, Grave’s disease, Hashimoto’s disease and others. While this surgery can cure thyroid cancer and thyroid disease while significantly improving a patient's quality of life, it has inherent risks like all other surgery and medical interventions ..read more

Today we're diving deep into a topic of critical importance – hypoechoic thyroid nodules. If you or someone you know has recently received this diagnosis, it's essential to understand that hypoechoic thyroid nodules are more likely to be cancerous, making their removal through surgery the preferred treatment option. In this blog post, we will explore what hypoechoic thyroid nodules are, how the ..read more

Thyroid ultrasound is the best and most common method for evaluating the thyroid. This imaging test uses sound waves to get pictures of the thyroid gland, surrounding tissue and structures, and the lymph nodes in the neck. The first imaging study used in work-up and evaluation of papillary thyroid cancer and thyroid problems should always be an expert, skilled, high-resolution thyroid and neck ..read more

Top 4 Reasons to Worry About Thyroid Nodules What are Thyroid Nodules? Thyroid nodules are organized, usually well- defined growths that occur in the thyroid forming a lump or bump within the otherwise smooth thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are common, occurring in at least 40% of women and 30% of men during their lifetime. Most thyroid nodules are benign, but some are cancerous. As best we ..read more

Introduction to Surgery for Thyroid Removal The Clayman Thyroid Center specializes in the surgical treatment of thyroid disorders, including surgery for thyroid removal. If you're considering surgery for thyroid removal, you've come to the right place. Our highly experienced team is dedicated to providing safe and effective treatment options to address thyroid all types of conditions. In this ..read more

Introduction to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashimoto’s disease, or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland. This is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid function, in the United States and many other countries. Hashimoto’s disease is caused by an immune malfunction where your own immune system attacks your thyroid gland, causing ..read more

Thyroid cysts are quite common and are almost always benign.  Large thyroid cysts can become very noticeable and be symptomatic simply because of their size.  There have been many approaches to manage thyroid cysts over time.  In some circumstances, surgery or ablative approaches are indicated when thyroid cysts are large or causing symptoms. The Four Most Important Facts About Thyroid Cysts ..read more

Dr. Rashmi Roy, Senior Surgeon at the Clayman Thyroid Center & Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, is unquestionably one of the most experienced thyroid surgeons in the US. Dr. Roy operates on a significant number of patients with thyroid goiters, many of whom other surgeons refuse because of their complexities. In fact, Dr. Roy has a YouTube channel dedicated to goiters & thyroid surgery.  Is thi ..read more

Thyroid nodules are growths that occur in the thyroid gland forming a lump or bump within the otherwise smooth, even thyroid. Thyroid nodules are common, occurring in 40% of women and 30% of men during their lifetime. Overall prevalence of thyroid nodules in the general population has been estimated as high as 65-68% based on autopsy studies. Most thyroid nodules are benign, but some are cancer ..read more