Problem

Diffuse goitre

Nature:

A goitre, or goiter, is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly.

Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency. The term is from the Latin gutturia, meaning throat. Most goitres are not cancerous (benign), though they may be potentially harmful.

Broader Problems:
Goitre
Subject(s):
Medicine Glandular system
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST