Section 1. Fundamental Concepts -- 1. Thyroid: A General Overview -- 2. Functions of Thyroid Hormone -- 3. Iodin and Thyroid -- 4. Role of Thyroid Hormones in Neural Development -- 5. Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (Flajani-Parry-Graves-von Basedow Disease): Etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations and diagnosis -- Section 2. Thyroid Dysfunction and Clinical Application -- 6. Thyroiditis -- 7. Hypothyroidism -- 8. Hyperthyroidism -- 9. Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: (Flajani-Parry-Graves-von Basedow Disease): An Overview Treatment -- 10. Subclinical Hyperthyroidism -- 11. Subclinical Hypothyroidism -- 12. Thyroid Emergencies -- 13. Thyroid Nodules -- 14. Thyroid Cancer -- 15. Psychiatric Manifestations of Thyroid Dysfunction -- 16. Thyroid Dysfunction and Arrhythmias -- Section 3. Pregnancy and Thyroid Dysfunction -- 17. Pregnancy and Hypothyroidism -- 18. Pregnancy and Hyperthyroidism.

This comprehensive book provides core understanding and clinical knowledge to all those involved in managing thyroid disorders. The authors examine the basic thyroid glandular functions which are essential in understanding the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of this disease. The chapters present recent trends, technologies and advancements in the management of thyroid diseases to help readers keep abreast of modern thyroid disease management. Some special and important issues such as pregnancy and thyroid diseases, psychiatric disorders and thyroid, and subclinical thyroid dysfunctions are also included. Thyroid Disorders - Basic Science and Clinical Practice is aimed at physicians, endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons and general surgeons with special interest in thyroid management, as well as dieticians, researchers and medical students at all levels.