Thyroid Surgery & Parathyroid Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
The thyroid gland can be completely or partially removed during a thyroidectomy. To treat thyroid cancer, goitres, thyroid nodules, and other conditions, surgeons perform thyroidectomies. The reason for the surgery will determine the recommendation regarding the extent of thyroid surgery. The extent of surgery, however, should be decided in consultation with the endocrinologist and surgeon as it is both a complex medical and personal choice.
Types Of Thyroid Surgery
- Total thyroidectomy - The removal of all or nearly all of the thyroid tissue
- Thyroid lobectomy - a thyroid lobectomy, also known as a hemi-thyroidectomy, in which only one thyroid lobe is removed
- Isthmusectomy - which is used only for small tumours that are situated in the isthmus, involves removing just the thyroid tissue that connects the two lobes of the thyroid.
Symptoms Of Thyroid Which Leads To Surgery
- Compression of the trachea, or an obvious or unsightly mass.
- You have a nodule or goitre, either a toxic nodule, a toxic multinodular goitre, or Graves' disease, that is causing symptoms as a result of the production and release of too much thyroid hormone.
- A nodule on the gland is or may develop into cancer. The majority of thyroid nodules are benign, but a biopsy will be taken by a doctor to make sure.
Parathyroid Surgery
The parathyroid glands may be partially or completely removed during a parathyroidectomy, which is also known as a parathyroid surgery. The levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood are regulated by the parathyroid glands. Parathyroid surgery eliminates the abnormal glands that cause dangerously high blood calcium levels when they cease to function properly.
Types Of Parathyroid Surgery
Hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism
One or more of the four parathyroid glands secrete excessive amounts of PTH, which raises calcium levels in the blood and results in primary hyperparathyroidism. Kidney stones and bone loss may both be risks because of this. It is frequently brought on by a gland growth, which is typically benign, or by one or more parathyroid glands that are overactive. Hypoparathyroidism
Secondary hyperparathyroidism
When a different disease or condition, such renal disease or a vitamin D deficiency, reduces the quantity of calcium in your body, the parathyroid works overtime and secretes more PTH to try to restore calcium levels to normal. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is the name given to this disorder.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Low calcium levels are a result of hypoparathyroidism, or an underactive parathyroid. The uncommon condition may be brought on by parathyroid damage, an autoimmune condition, a genetic condition, or a lack of magnesium.
Symptoms of Parathyroid
Hyperparathyroidism is the term used to describe the overactivity of the parathyroid glands. The blood’s calcium levels increase as a result. You might encounter:
- muscular lassitude.
- Bones that have thinned too soon.
- Renal stones.
- Decreased alertness.
- A lot of urination.
- Occasional discomfort in joints.
