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Goiter - Symptom

Symptoms:

The main symptom is a swollen thyroid gland. The size may range from a single small nodule to large neck lump.

The swollen thyroid can put pressure on the windpipe and esophagus, which can lead to:

There may be neck vein swelling and dizziness when the arms are raised above the head.

Signs and tests:

The doctor will feel your neck as you swallow. The doctor may be able to feel swelling in the area.

Tests that may be done include:

If nodules are found on ultrasound, a biopsy should be done to check for thyroid cancer.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/17/2008
  • Elizabeth H. Holt, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Yale University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Vanderpas J. Nutritional epidemiology and thyroid hormone metabolism. Ann Rev Nutr. 2006; 26:293-322.

AACE/AME. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and Associazione Medici Endocrinologi. Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Nodules. Endocr Pract. 2006 Jan-Feb;12(1):63-102.

Ladenson P, Kim M. Thyroid. In: Goldman L and Ausiello D, eds. Goldman: Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders; 2007:chap 244.

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