Why are thyroid and breast the same department?

Why is there also a “matter” of thyroid cysts in thyroid and breast surgery? Today we will start with thyroid disease and open the appointment registration manual for thyroid cyst and breast surgery (also known as "thyroid and breast surgery"). Let’s talk about why thyroid cysts and breast cysts are in the same department.

Thyroid abnormalities matching the symptoms

Hyperthyroidism:

Some of the symptoms include swelling of the neck, irritability, easy excitement, insomnia, shaking hands, fear of high temperatures, easy sweating, clammy skin, increased appetite but weight loss, panic, fast and strong pulse, easy fatigue, and exophthalmos.

Hypothyroidism:

Puffy face and dull eyes may be more obvious features. Fear of cold, dry skin with little sweat, rough and yellow skin, thinning and dry hair, brittle and cracked nails, fatigue, constant sleepiness, poor memory, decreased IQ, dullness; slow heartbeat, weak heart sounds, decreased sexual function, menstrual disorders, etc. may be related to hypothyroidism.

Thyroid nodules:

Thyroid nodules have become a "common" disease, mainly because thyroid examination is a new item in physical examination. In fact, the vast majority of thyroid nodules are benign, and the probability of developing lesions is only 3%-5%. Therefore, when dealing with this disease, the correct attitude should be "pay close attention but not be afraid." In addition, it is very easy to diagnose thyroid nodules. Some larger and shallow lumps can be found by doctors with just a firm touch. But the most appropriate method is to do an ultrasound of the thyroid cyst.

Thyroid and breast surgery: thyroid cysts and breast cysts are originally "same" glandular ducts

As a gland with a large patient population and easily serious condition, thyroid cysts are often independently categorized into a university. Together with breast cysts, the term "thyroid and breast surgery" was created because of the medical relationship between thyroid cysts and breasts.

The human body is a complex entity. In order to adapt to the changes in the internal and external environment, there must be complex connections between the endocrine gland ducts, and the mutual influence between the gland ducts also affects the function and activities of the gland ducts.

The thyroid gland and mammary gland are both hormone-sensitive organs controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, and they often affect each other through some cross-regulatory interactions.

There was a study conducted on Dutch women on "whether thyroid hormone levels affect breast cancer". The data showed that after surveying tens of thousands of subjects and following up for 5-7 years, a situation was found - women with excessively active thyroid hormones had an 11% increased risk of breast cancer; conversely, women with low thyroid hormone levels had a 6% reduced risk of breast cancer.