Thyroid Gland (part 2)
Hi! welcome back. Today's part is a bit small. Let's start the topic.
Thyroid Tests
Thyroid Test is taken to see whether our gland is performing properly or it has any problem. There are many types of test.
Thyroid Tests
- Anti-TPO(Thyroperoxidase) antibodies: In
autoimmune thyroid disease, proteins mistakenly attack the thyroid
peroxidase enzyme, which is used by the thyroid to make thyroid hormones.
- Thyroid
ultrasound: A
probe(a blunt-ended surgical instrument) is placed on the skin of the neck, and reflected sound waves can
detect abnormal areas of thyroid tissue.
- Thyroid scan: A small amount of
radioactive iodine is given by mouth to get images of the thyroid gland.
Radioactive iodine is concentrated within the thyroid gland.
- Thyroid biopsy: A small amount of thyroid
tissue is removed, usually to look for thyroid cancer. Thyroid biopsy is
typically done with a needle.
- Thyroid
stimulating hormone (TSH): Secreted by the brain, TSH
regulates thyroid hormone release. A blood test with high TSH indicates
low levels of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), and low TSH suggests
hyperthyroidism.
- T3 and T4
(thyroxine):
The primary forms of thyroid hormone, checked with a blood test.
- Thyroglobulins: A substance secreted by
the thyroid that can be used as a marker of thyroid cancer. It is often
measured during follow-up in patients with thyroid cancer. High levels
indicate recurrence of the cancer.
- Other imaging tests: If
thyroid cancer has spread , tests such as CT scans, MRI scans, or PET scans can help identify the
extent of spread.
Hope you all liked it see you all in next part.Until then,
signing off,
with love and passion,
Devmitra.V.
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