Goiter

Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).

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Tree Number(s): C19.874.283

MeSH Unique ID: D006042

Entry Terms:

• Goiters

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Endocrine System Diseases
Thyroid Diseases
Goiter
Goiter, Endemic
Goiter, Nodular
Goiter, Substernal
Graves Disease
Graves Ophthalmopathy
Lingual Goiter