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):