Enlarged thyroid gland, or goitre, in the neck of a female Hispanic patient with thyroid cancer. The thyroid is an endocrine gland found in the neck, responsible for the production of hormones controlling the body's metabolism. Thyroid cancer is a rare cancer that is more common in women than men. The goitre can cause hoarseness and difficulty swallowing. Treatment is with surgical removal of the thyroid, often combined with radioactive iodine therapy. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / RICHARD USATINE MD |
Bildgröße: | 3748 px × 2811 px |
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