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Symptom: Goiter



Introduction: Goiter

Goiter: An enlargement of the thyroid gland. See free access online books about Goiter below. See detailed information below for a list of 52 causes of Goiter, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Goiter:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Goiter. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Diagnostic Guides for Goiter

Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Goiter from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Goiter. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Goiter

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms"
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis"
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis"
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis"
  • "Handbook of Diseases"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Stories from Users for Goiter

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Causes of Goiter listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Goiter as a symptom include:

See full list of 52 causes of Goiter
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Goiter:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Goiter as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

See full list of 4 medications causing Goiter

Article Excerpts about Goiter

A swollen thyroid is called a goiter . Most goiters are caused by not enough iodine in the diet. Iodine is a substance found in shellfish and iodized salt. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Thyroid Cancer: NCI)

A swollen thyroid is called a goiter . Most goiters are caused by not enough iodine in the diet. Iodine is a substance found in shellfish and iodized salt. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Thyroid Cancer: NCI)

Definitions of Goiter:

Goiter: A chronic enlargement of the thyroid gland, not due to a neoplasm, occurring endemically in certain localities, especially regions where glaciation occurred and the soil is low in iodine, and sporadically elsewhere. SYN: struma (1). [Fr. from L. guttur, throat]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from under-production or over-production of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Enlargement of the thyroid gland.
- (Source - CRISP)

An enlarged thyroid. It may be caused by too little iodine in the diet or by other conditions. Most goiters are not cancer.
- (Source - National Cancer Institute)

Detailed list of causes of Goiter

The list below shows some of the causes of Goiter mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 52 causes of Goiter

How Common are these Causes of Goiter?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Goiter. Of the 52 causes of Goiter that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 4 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 48 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 52 causes of Goiter

Conditions listing symptoms: Goiter:

The following list of conditions have 'Goiter' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Ascher syndrome ... goiter

    B

  • Bangstad syndrome ... goiter

    C

  • Candidiasis familial chronic mucocutaneous, autosomal dominant, with thyroid disease ... goiter
  • Cowden's syndrome ... goiters
  • Cutler-Bass-Romshe syndrome ... goiter

    D

  • Daneman Davy Mancer syndrome ... goiter
  • Deafness - goiter - stippled epiphyses ... goiter

    G

  • Generalized resistance to thyroid hormone ... goiter
  • Graves Disease ... goiter, enlarged thyroid gland

    H

  • Halal syndrome ... goiter
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis ... goiter

    I

  • Iodine deficiency ... goiter

    M

  • McCune-Albright Syndrome ... goiter

    P

  • Pendred syndrome ... goiter

    R

  • Resistance to thyroid stimulating hormone ... goiter

    T

  • Thyroid cancer, anaplastic ... goiter
  • Thyroid hormone plasma membrane transport defect ... goiter
  • Thyroiditis ... swollen thyroid gland

    Conditions listing complications: Goiter:

    The following list of conditions have 'Goiter' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    G

  • Graves Disease ... goiter

    H

  • Hypothyroidism due to iodide transport defect ... goiter

    P

  • Pendred syndrome ... goiter

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  • Causes of Goiter Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Goiter based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
  • Sexual activity - history of sexual behavior?

    What are the alternative names for Goiter:

    Thyroid gland enlargement, Thyroid nodule, Goitre
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Goiter:

    Medical Conditions associated with Goiter:

    Neck swelling (62 causes), Thyroid symptoms (83 causes), Thyroid problems (83 causes), Swelling symptoms (2009 causes), Neck symptoms (476 causes)

    Symptoms related to Goiter:

    Thyroid symptoms (83 causes), Hypothyroidism (36 causes), Hyperthyroidism (9 causes), Neck lump (40 causes)

    Goiter as a disease:

    For a more detailed analysis of Goiter as a disease, please see our Disease Center information for Goiter.

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