Otolaryngology can examine the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland, located below the thyroid cartilage and on both sides of the trachea, is the largest endocrine gland in the human body, and its main function is to synthesize thyroid hormones and regulate the body’s metabolism. Since the thyroid gland is located in the middle of the front part of the neck, it has a close relationship with the trachea, thyroid cartilage, the laryngeal nerve, and the internal jugular arteries and veins, and therefore, it often requires primary or secondary diagnosis and treatment from the ENT department when a lesion occurs in this gland.
When you notice a thickening or lump in the neck, a protrusion or asymmetrical enlargement of the neck, or a thickening of the neck even if there is no discomfort, you should consider the possibility of a goiter or other thyroid disease and need to go to the hospital for treatment.
The scope of otorhinolaryngology can include head and neck diseases, and some hospitals have set up otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery departments, which categorize the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases into the scope of otorhinolaryngology. When you need to have your thyroid examined, you can choose the ENT department.