Goiter

Goiter

A goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland itself. Swelling may occur on one or both sides of the neck when the gland enlarges. It may be noticed when a collar or necklace has become tighter. A person with hypothyroidism may develop a goiter because the thyroid gets larger in an attempt to produce more hormone. A person with hyperthyroidism may have thyroid cells that multiply too rapidly and cause the thyroid to enlarge. Multiple nodules may also increase the size of the thyroid.

Thyroid Nodules

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