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Goiter (Thyroid Gland) Flashcards

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goiter

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an enlarged thyroid gland d/t hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

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endemic goiter

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  • hypoFx

- d/t deficiency of iodine: TH is made but has decreased Fx

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toxic goiter

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  • hyperFx
  • excess production of TH that do not rely on stimulation from TSH
  • gland appears nodular (bumps felt on palpation and seen on imaging)
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