The term thyroid nodule refers to an abnormal growth of thyroid gland cells that form a lump within the thyroid gland. A thyroid nodule can be noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) and may be filled...
Graves' disease is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones (hyperthyroidism). It is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It is an autoimmune disorder, meaning the body's...
Hashimoto's disease is a condition caused by chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland. The resulting inflammation often leads to hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid gland. The condition is also known as chronic...
Thyroid cancer is an abnormal growth of the cells of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located in front of your neck just below the voice box (larynx). Thyroid gland secretes hormones that help regulate the body’s...
The thyroid gland is located in front of your neck just below the voice box (larynx). It makes two hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) that regulates body metabolism. Thyroid hormone production...
Ultrasound examination is the most accurate and useful imaging test to detect nodules lumps within the thyroid gland. Ultrasound procedure uses sound waves to produce images of the thyroid gland and the images can be captured to assess the size...
Dr. Simon Forehan is the medical director of The Melbourne Thyroid Centre. He is a graduate of Flinders University of South Australia...
The Melbourne Thyroid Centre is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and supportive service for people with disorders of the thyroid system.
We have a unique focus on disorders of the thyroid and treat a broad range of thyroid conditions.
