The document summarizes various disorders of the thyroid gland, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, and cretinism. It describes the causes and symptoms of each disorder, such as low or high levels of T3, T4, and TSH hormones. Diagnostic investigations mentioned include tests of free thyroxine, basal metabolic rate, thyroid stimulating hormone, and thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins.