About Karen Brawner Expertise I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...
Experience My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..
Question My son, aged 20, at present studying for Engineering, having a little bigger than the normal size in his "Adam's Apple" on his neck. Is this related to any THYROID disease?
He is not having any pain or abnormalities in taking food or breathing. You kind advise will be highly appreciated.
Answer Dear ABOO, The adams apple has NOTHING to do with the thyroid gland what so ever..... The Adam's Apple is an anotomic feature in the front of the neck due to the forward protrusion of the thyroid cartiledge... Here again the thyroid cartiledge has NOTHING to do with the thyroid gland or thyroid problems... Some people, males more than females have large adams apples and other have one's that you can't even see.....
