A visible swelling of the thyroid gland.
A condition produced by a shortage of iodine in the diet.
An enlarged thyroid gland.
A condition characterized by an enlargement of the thyroid gland are often caused by an iodine deficiency.
An enlargement of the thyroid gland, usually due to an inadequate intake of iodine.
Enlargement of the thyroid gland at the front of the neck; it may be caused by deficiency of iodine in the diet, by tumor, or by over activity (exophthalmic goiter) or under-activity of the thyroid gland. Treatment depends on the cause and often involves surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.
A painless enlargement of the thyroid gland that causes a visible swelling in the neck. Some but not all goiters are associated with excess production of thyroid hormone, and most goiters are not malignant (cancerous). A goiter can be barely noticeable or as large as a grapefruit.
A swelling of the neck due to enlargement of the thyroid gland. This may be due to lack of dietary iodine, which is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone: the gland enlarges in an attempt to increase the output of hormone. This was the cause of endemic goiter, formerly common in regions where the diet lacked iodine. Sporadic goiter may be due to simple overgrowth (hyperplasia) of the gland or to a tumor. In exophthalmic goiter (Graves’s disease) the swelling is associated with overactivity of the gland and is accompanied by other symptoms.
Thyroid gland enlargement. An enlarged thyroid gland may be caused by thyroiditis, benign thyroid nodules, malignancy, iodine deficiency, or any condition that causes hyperfunction or hypofunction of the gland.
An enlarged thyroid gland. It may be caused by too little iodine in the diet or by other conditions.
An enlarged thyroid gland located at the front of the neck, a goiter can either stimulate the thyroid into overactivity or have no impact other than its size and the pressure it exerts. If it activates the thyroid, it leads to Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism, symptoms of which include bulging eyes, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and occasionally heart issues. Treatment often involves removing or damaging part of the thyroid to reduce its activity. The noticeable lump sometimes visible on the front necks of otherwise healthy individuals has various names; in Great Britain, it’s often called Derbyshire neck due to its common occurrence in that region.
A swelling in the front part of the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland.