Can you see the thyroid with an endoscopy?

No, the thyroid gland cannot be directly visualized with standard endoscopy because it is located deep in the neck, beneath layers of muscle and tissue. Endoscopy typically involves examining the digestive tract or other hollow organs. However, imaging techniques like ultrasound or CT scans are commonly used to evaluate the thyroid gland. In some cases, a fine needle aspiration biopsy may be performed to assess thyroid nodules.