Euthryroid goiter (simple goiter)

Question 1

An englargement of the thyroid gland due to diminished thyroid hormone production without clinical hypothyroidism

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Euthryroid goiter (simple goiter)

Question 2

Thyroid gland enlarges in order to compensate for an insufficient of thyroid hormones – sometimes related to a dietary insufficiency of iodine - in many cases, the condition is idiopathic

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Etiology/Pathophysiology of Euthryroid goiter (simple goiter)

Question 3

Can appear as a small nodule pr as a huge, swollen mass on the anterior surface of the neck – can suppress the esophagus or trachea

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Signs and Symptoms of Euthryroid goiter (simple goiter)

Question 4

Based on thyroid gland enlargement in the presence of normal hormone levels

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Diagnosis of Euthryroid goiter (simple goiter)

Question 5

Hormone replacement therapy or iodine supplementation

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Treatment for Euthryroid goiter (simple goiter)