10.1055/b-0036-141895 5 Thyroid and Parathyroid PathologyPaul W. Biddinger and Yuri E. Nikiforov 5.1 Introduction The thyroid and parathyroid glands are susceptible to a number of pathological processes, including developmental, inflammatory,…
10.1055/b-0036-141893 3 Physiology of the Thyroid GlandDavid S. Rosenthal and Kenneth H. Hupart 3.1 Introduction The mature thyroid gland lies anteriorly, inferiorly, and laterally to the laryngeal thyroid cartilage in…
10.1055/b-0036-141892 2 Developmental and Surgical Anatomy of the Thyroid CompartmentAlice L. Tang and David L. Steward 2.1 Introduction Central neck surgery can be complicated by congenital anomalies, neoplastic conditions, and…
10.1055/b-0036-141891 1 The History and Evolution of Techniques for Thyroid SurgerySara L. Richer, Dipti Kamani, Radu Mihai, Anatoly P. Romanchisen, and Gregory W. Randolph 1.1 Introduction Thyroidectomy has evolved from…
10.1055/b-0036-141894 4 Physiology of the Parathyroid GlandsCarlos M. Isales and Wendy B. Bollag 4.1 Introduction Calcium is one of the most tightly regulated ions in the body, highlighting its critical…
