Head & Neck Surgery Center Archives - Page 3 of 4 - The New York Otolaryngology Group

Hyperthyroidism

overactive thyroid gland Read more…

Follicular Thyroid Cancer

second most common cancer of the thyroid gland Read more…

Fine Needle Aspiration

placement of fine needle into tissues to obtain cells which are then reviewed for diagnosis Read more…

Esophagus

food pipe that extends from the pharynx to stomach Read more…

Erythroplakia

red discoloration of tissue Read more…

Endoscopy

evaluation of any area using lighted telescope; it can be flexible or rigid Read more…

Endocrinologist

non-surgeon medical doctor specializing in glands Read more…

CT Scans

computerized X-Ray often used for diagnosis of head and neck tumors Read more…

Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer

highly aggressive type of thyroid cancer; thankfully rare Read more…

Aerodigestive Tract

What is the Aerodigestive Tract? The combined tissues and organs of the upper part of the digestive tract and the respiratory tract are defined as the aerodigestive tract. Included in the aerodigestive […] Read more…