GOITER PICTURE AND DEFINITION

Goiter picture

A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that is NOT
associated with inflammation or cancer.

Picture of a goiter

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

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

• Breathing difficulties (may rarely occur with very large goiters)


• Cough


• Hoarseness


• Swallowing difficulties

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

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