Epistemis

Goiter (enlarged thyroid)

Specialty: Endocrine and metabolic.

  • lump on neck
  • large thyroid
  • goiter

Why it occurs

  • Simple/multinodular goiter
  • Thyroiditis
  • Graves' disease
  • Nodule/neoplasia

Initial workup

TSH and FT4; thyroid ultrasound; FNAC if suspicious nodule.

red flags

Hard, fixed nodule with lymphadenopathy, dysphonia or dysphagia.

Standard management

  • According to function — levothyroxine or antithyroids

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

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Area
Endocrine and metabolic
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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