Know Your Thyroid: Here’s Help With Understanding Nodules and Cancer

Thyroid disease is increasingly common. In this video, UCSF specialists clearly explain the basics of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, helping patients make sense of their treatment options, from monitoring to surgery to radioactive iodine.

Adrenal Tumors and Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy (PRA): A Case Study

Sanziana Roman, MD, an endocrine surgeon, discusses a patient’s treatment for a tumor in the retroperitoneum, near the adrenal gland.

New Concepts in the Workup and Management of Thyroid Nodules

Insoo Suh, MD, presents a case history of a patient presenting with an enlarging right lower neck lump first noticed by self-palpatation.

Indications of Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in Women

Insoo Suh, MD, gives an overview of endocrine surgery at UCSF and presents a typical primary care scenario that is an indicator of hyperparathyroidism in women.

Diagnosing Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in Women

Insoo Suh, MD, explains the anatomy and function of parathyroids and the effects of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) on the body.

How to Workup a Patient for Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)

Insoo Suh, MD, discusses screening for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and the tests used in determining a diagnosis.

Treatment of Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)

Insoo Suh, MD, explains why all patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) should be considered for treatment through a parathyroidectomy.

Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT): Imaging for Parathyroidectomy

Insoo Suh, MD, discusses the different types of imaging used when preparing for a parathyroidectomy, including the Fluorocholine PET/MRI study exclusively offered at UCSF.

Minimally-Invasive Surgical Approaches for Primary Hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)

Insoo Suh, MD, describes minimally-invasive surgical approaches performed at the UCSF Advanced Parathyroid Surgery Center.