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Health EducationTypes of Thyroid Cancer 甲狀腺癌分型
2024/4/15Derived from follicular epithelial cells, which account for about 50% to 70% of thyroid cancer, the tumor grows most slowly and usually remains localized for many years.
Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy 甲狀腺功能亢進與懷孕
2024/4/15Pregnancy can lead to physiological changes in the thyroid gland, further affecting thyroid function test results. In the early stages of pregnancy, these results can lead to a report of hyperthyroidism, which is normal and does not require further treatment or correction.
Hyperthyroidism 甲狀腺功能亢進
2024/4/15The thyroid gland is mainly in charge of the internal metabolism regulation mechanism of the body.
Hypothyroidism 甲狀腺功能低下
2024/4/15The clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism include: joint pain, intolerance of cold, constipation, depression, inability to concentrate, dry skin, fatigue, sparse hair, hair loss, poor memory, menorrhagia, muscle ache, weakness and weight gain.
Thyroidectomy 認識甲狀腺切除術
2024/4/3It is highly suspected to be a thyroid malignancy or has been diagnosed as thyroid cancer.
Parathyroidectomy 認識副甲狀腺切除術
2024/4/3Parathyroid glands are composed of four glands as big as peas. They are located at the back of the thyroid gland in the neck. In some cases, parathyroid glands are buried in the thyroid, thymus or chest. Although the location may vary, their functions are generally normal.
Epiglottitis (Acute Supraglottic Laryngitis) 會厭炎
2024/3/29Epiglottis is a cartilage structure which is located at junction of tongue base and larynx. Its function is to mask larynx (respiratory tract) while swallowing to prevent people from aspiration pneumonia or lung injury.
Chronic Pharyngitis 了解慢性咽炎
2024/3/29Many people suffer from lump throat for a long time and they often feel there is something locked in the throat, and cannot be removed by coughing or vomiting.
Laryngomicrosurgery (LMS) 喉部顯微手術介紹
2024/3/29The laryngomicrosurgery ( LMS ) is an operation which uses microscopy to magnify the larynx.
Hypopharyngeal Cancer 下咽癌
2024/3/29In Taiwan, hypopharyngeal cancer is the third cancer of head and neck beyond oral and nasopharyngeal cancer. The occurrence of hypopharyngeal cancer is in close relationship with smoking, alcohol and betel quid. 95% hypopharyngeal malignancies are squamous cell carcinoma.