Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis refers to the inflammation of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located in the front of the neck. This condition encompasses a spectrum…
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid surgery, or thyroidectomy, involves the partial or complete removal of the thyroid gland. It is performed to treat a range of conditions including thyroid…
Thyroid Gland Radiation Protection
The thyroid gland is among the most radiation-sensitive organs in the human body. Even low doses of ionizing radiation can disrupt its function or increase…
Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), also referred to as thyroid orbitopathy or Graves' orbitopathy, is an autoimmune inflammatory condition affecting the tissues around the eyes. Commonly…
Thyroid Carcinoma
Thyroid carcinoma refers to a malignant tumor arising from the epithelial cells of the thyroid gland. As the most common endocrine malignancy, thyroid cancer has…
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare, life-threatening hematologic condition characterized by widespread formation of small blood clots (thrombi) in arterioles and capillaries throughout the…
Thrombotic Disorders
Thrombotic disorders encompass a range of conditions where abnormal blood clot formation—thrombosis—occurs within blood vessels. These disorders pose significant health risks, as clots can obstruct…
Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) is a rare but life-threatening condition characterized by the combination of blood clots (thrombosis) and a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia).…
Thrombosis with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a severe prothrombotic immune complication of heparin exposure, particularly concerning in the setting of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Despite its thrombocytopenic…
Thrombosis Prevention in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a life-threatening, immune-mediated complication of heparin therapy, characterized by a significant drop in platelet count and an increased risk of thrombosis.…