The name thyroid gland comes from the Greek word thyreos, which means “shield”. The gland is positioned in the anterior cervical region and is responsible for the production of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential in cerebral and somatic development in infants and play an essential role in adult metabolic activity.

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Surgery of the Thyroid Gland

  • Tanaz Minoo Vaghaiwalla,
  • Lucas Albuquerque Chinelatto,
  • Joao Manzi,
  • Carolyn Burgos Garcia,
  • Gyl Henrique Albrecht Ramos,
  • John I. Lew

摘要

The name thyroid gland comes from the Greek word thyreos, which means “shield”. The gland is positioned in the anterior cervical region and is responsible for the production of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential in cerebral and somatic development in infants and play an essential role in adult metabolic activity.