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goitre or goiter (Latin gutteria, struma), is a swelling of the thyroid gland which can lead to a swelling of the neck or larynx
Kaynak: GoitreEndemic
goitre is a type of
goitre that is associated with dietary iodine deficiency. foods is low are known for higher incidence of
goitre .
Kaynak: Endemic goitreHowever, iodine deficiency can cause
goitre (thyroid enlargement); within a
goitre, nodules can develop. Risk factors for toxic
Kaynak: Toxic multinodular goitreDiffuse
goitre may be seen with other causes of hyperthyroidism, although Graves' disease is the most common cause of diffuse
goitre.
Kaynak: Graves' diseasePatients develop hypothyroidism with a
goitre. Types: One particular familial form is associated with sensorineural deafness (Pendred's
Kaynak: Thyroid dyshormonogenesisSome patients have swelling of the front of the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland (a
goitre). Because hyperthyroidism, especially
Kaynak: HyperthyroidismA struma ovarii (literally:
goitre of the ovary ) is a rare form of monodermal teratoma that contains mostly thyroid tissue, which may
Kaynak: Struma ovariideficiency of iodine leads to decreased production of T 3 and T 4, enlarges the thyroid tissue and will cause the disease known as
goitre .
Kaynak: Thyroid hormone"McCarrison's work on
goitre, cretinism, and the thyroid, begun in the western Himalayas in 1902, generated scores of scientific
Kaynak: Robert McCarrisonsymptoms of which are extreme fatigue,
goitre , mental slowing, depression, weight gain, and low basal body temperatures Iodine deficiency
Kaynak: IodineNodular abnormalities -
Goitre : Endemic
goitre Diffuse
goitre Multinodular
goitre Lingual thyroid. Thyroglossal duct cyst Tumors
Kaynak: Thyroid diseasecongenital bilateral (both sides) sensorineural hearing loss and
goitre with occasional hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid gland function).
Kaynak: Pendred syndromeCoindet (July 12, 1774 - February 11, 1834) was a Swiss physician and researcher who is known for introducing iodine as a treatment of
goitre .
Kaynak: Jean-Francois CoindetDeficiency also causes thyroid gland problems, including "endemic
goitre ". In many countries iodine deficiency is a major public health
Kaynak: Iodised saltIt was the original source of iodine , discovered in 1811, and was used extensively to treat
goitre , a swelling of the thyroid gland
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