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Colloid nodular goiter

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Endocrine glands

Endocrine glands

Thyroid enlargement - scintiscan

Thyroid enlargement - scintiscan

Thyroid gland

Colloid nodular goiter

Alternative Names:

Endemic goiter
Symptoms:

Thyroid enlargement -- may vary from a single small nodule to massive enlargement
Breathing difficulties from compression of the trachea (rare)
Swallowing difficulties from compression of the esophagus (rare)
Neck vein distention and dizziness when the arms are raised above the head (large goiter)

Signs and tests:

Thyroid scan
Thyroid ultrasound
Blood tests to monitor thyroid function including thyroid stimulating hormone (high if underactive, low if overactive)
Radioactive iodine uptake (normal or increased)
Urinary excretion of iodine (low)

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