Partial Thyroidectomy
Minor Surgeries
estimated about CNY 5000-15000
(estimated about USD 700-2100)
1 hr
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Description
Partial thyroidectomy removes part of the thyroid gland to treat nodules, goiter, or early-stage cancer; in China, costs range ¥700–¥2100 with hospital booking and interpreter support via ChinaMedicalHub.
Main Uses
Partial Thyroidectomy is primarily used for the treatment of: 1. Benign thyroid nodules, 2. Graves' disease, 3. Toxic multinodular goiter, 4. Certain cases of thyroid cancer, 5. Symptomatic goiters causing compression or cosmetic concerns. It aims to remove part of the thyroid while preserving enough tissue to maintain normal thyroid function.
Normal Range
The procedure 'Partial Thyroidectomy' does not have a normal range as it is a surgical procedure, not a test with measurable values. However, post-surgery, thyroid hormone levels (T3, T4) and TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) should be monitored. Normal ranges for these are: T3: 80-200 ng/dL, T4: 5-12 ug/dL, TSH: 0.4-4.0 mIU/L.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Low values of T3, T4, or high TSH after partial thyroidectomy may indicate: 1. Hypothyroidism due to insufficient remaining thyroid tissue, 2. Autoimmune thyroiditis, 3. Medication effects, 4. Pituitary gland dysfunction, 5. Nutritional deficiencies such as iodine or selenium.
High Values - Possible Causes
High values of T3, T4, or low TSH after partial thyroidectomy might suggest: 1. Hyperthyroidism from an overactive remnant thyroid, 2. Thyroiditis, 3. Excessive intake of thyroid hormones, 4. Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, 5. Tumors producing thyroid hormones.