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'''Goiter''' is defined as an enlargement of the [[thyroid gland]]. | '''Goiter''' is defined as an enlargement of the [[thyroid gland]]. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
* [[Hashimoto's thyroiditis]] | * [[Hashimoto's thyroiditis]] | ||
* [[Graves-Basedow disease]] | * [[Graves-Basedow disease]] | ||
* [[Inborn errors]] of thyroid hormone synthesis, causing [[congenital hypothyroidism]] | * [[Inborn errors]] of thyroid hormone synthesis, causing [[congenital hypothyroidism]] | ||
* [[Thyroiditis]] (acute, chronic | * [[Thyroiditis]] (acute, chronic) | ||
* [[Adverse drug reaction|Side-effects]] of pharmacological therapy | * [[Adverse drug reaction|Side-effects]] of pharmacological therapy | ||
* [[Thyroid cancer]] | * [[Thyroid cancer]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Goiter is defined as an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Causes
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Graves-Basedow disease
- Inborn errors of thyroid hormone synthesis, causing congenital hypothyroidism
- Thyroiditis (acute, chronic)
- Side-effects of pharmacological therapy
- Thyroid cancer