Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis is the inflammation of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located on the front of the neck below the laryngeal prominence, and makes hormones that control metabolism.

Thyroiditis
Above shows two parts of the thyroid that could potentially be affected if diagnosed with thyroiditis.
SpecialtyEndocrinology
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