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Causes of Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Thoracic aortic aneurysm develops when the wall of the thoracic aorta, the large artery that carries blood from the heart through the chest, weakens and progressively expands. The immediate cause is not a single…
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Prevention of Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that forms during early embryonic development, usually in the first trimester of pregnancy. Because the defect arises while the fetal heart is being built, it is…
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What is Thyroid nodule
A thyroid nodule is a discrete lump or focal swelling within the thyroid gland, which sits at the front of the neck and helps regulate metabolism through hormone production. A nodule may arise from…
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FAQ about Thyroid cancer
This FAQ article explains the most common questions people ask about thyroid cancer, including what it is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment usually involves. It also covers long-term outlook,…
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Prevention of Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is one of the more treatment-responsive cancers, but its causes are not fully preventable in the same way that some infections are. In most people, the best description is that thyroid cancer…
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Treatment for Thyroid cancer
Treatment of thyroid cancer uses a combination of surgery, radioactive iodine, hormone therapy, external beam radiation, and, in some cases, targeted drug therapy or chemotherapy. The choice of treatment depends on the type of…
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Diagnosis of Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is usually identified through a combination of clinical suspicion, imaging, laboratory testing, and tissue analysis. In many cases, the process begins when a lump is felt in the neck or when a…