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Breast·Thyroid

Diagnostic / Examination

  • Blood test

    This is a test that collects blood to check the concentration of thyroid hormones, and since thyroid cancer does not secrete thyroid hormones, it appears normal in patients with papillary thyroid cancer.

  • Thyroid ultrasound

    This is the most accurate way to diagnose thyroid cancer. If cancer is suspected through ultrasound, it is performed to confirm the cell type of thyroid cancer.

  • Fine needle aspiration cytology

    This method of aspirating and observing cells from a thyroid nodule with a syringe is quick and simple, and can distinguish whether a tumor is malignant or benign.

  • Thyroid computed tomography (CT scan)

    In the case of thyroid cancer, it is performed to determine whether there has been metastasis to the lymph nodes, invasion of surrounding tissues, or metastasis to other organs.

Thyroid disease treatment program

  • When thyroid function is hyperactive, antithyroid drugs are administered to reduce thyroid hormones, and when thyroid function is low, thyroid hormones are taken to control hormone concentration. For thyroiditis caused by infection, antibiotics are administered.

  • This is a method of destroying the thyroid gland by drinking water containing dissolved iodine, which emits radiation, so that it can no longer produce thyroid hormones. Because it selectively destroys only the thyroid gland, it has the same effect as surgery. Most of the unused radioactive iodine that causes no harm due to radiation exposure is excreted through feces and urine.

  • Symptoms may be alleviated by partially removing the thyroid gland through surgery, and in severe cases, the causative bacteria may be removed through surgery. It is considered when the thyroid gland gradually enlarges, develops pressure symptoms, or recurs after radioactive iodine treatment.