This book will provide readers with up-to-date information on thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome. The innovative element is the presentation and exploration of possible connections linking thyroid diseases and metabolism dysfunction.

Starting from the classification and diagnosis of thyroid diseases, obesity and metabolic syndrome, techniques to study and treat each of the mentioned diseases are given in an easy-to-use way.

This volume will be a useful tool for endocrinologists, diabetologists, dieticians, and any professionals involved in the treatment of thyroid diseases.

PART I THYROID: Thyroid gland: anatomy and physiology

Classification of thyroid diseases
Iodine deficiency and thyroid dysfunction
Techniques to study thyroid function and morphology
Medical and surgical treatment
PART II OBESITY and METABOLIC SYNDROME: Obesity and metabolic syndrome: the new pandemic
Classification and diagnosis
Medical and surgical treatment
Techniques to study metabolism
PART III THYROID, METABOLISM and OBESITY: Link between thyroid dysfunction and metabolic syndrome
Muscle tissue and hypothyroidism
Thyroid function and effects on cardiovascular system
Obesity, adipokines and thyroid dysfunction
Adipokines and thyroid malignancies
Link between thyroid tumors and metabolism
PART IV CLINICAL CASES.