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In this Q&A video, Dr Francis Hall explains thyroid examinations and when someone may need further assessment or treatment. He outlines the symptoms that prompt a thyroid exam, including thyroid enlargement or lumps, and walks through what he reviews before seeing a patient, such as scans, blood tests, and biopsy results.

Dr Hall also describes what happens during a clinical thyroid examination — from discussing family history and radiation exposure, to examining the neck, listening to the voice and breathing, and checking the vocal cords using a small scope.

This video offers a helpful overview of what to expect during a thyroid assessment.

0:05 – Introduction to Thyroid Exams
0:10 – When a Thyroid Exam Is Needed
0:18 – Thyroid Enlargement and Lumps
0:24 – Reviewing Scans, Blood Tests, and Biopsies
0:31 – Family History and Radiation Exposure
0:40 – Physical Examination of the Neck
0:50 – Checking Voice and Breathing
1:00 – Examining the Vocal Cords