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*Low iodine intake (geographical/regional factors and food habits) | *Low iodine intake (geographical/regional factors and food habits) | ||
*History of the use of therapeutic drugs that hinder normal thyroid hormonal activity | *History of the use of therapeutic drugs that hinder normal thyroid hormonal activity | ||
*Radiation exposure (therapeutic or accidental exposure) | *[[Radiation exposure]] (therapeutic or accidental exposure) | ||
*Positive family history of thyroid diseases (Benign or malignant variants) | *Positive family history of thyroid diseases (Benign or malignant variants) | ||
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***Associated pain | ***Associated pain | ||
*'''''Pressure-related symptoms:''''' | *'''''Pressure-related symptoms:''''' | ||
**Dysphagia, dyspnea, hoarseness of voice, neck | **[[Dysphagia]], [[dyspnea]], [[hoarseness of voice]], venous engorgement of the neck etc | ||
*'''''Review of systems to assess toxicity:''''' | *'''''Review of systems to assess toxicity:''''' | ||
**'''CNS:''' tremors, irritability, mental disturbance | **'''CNS:''' [[tremors]], irritability, mental disturbance | ||
**'''CVS:''' palpitation, | **'''CVS:''' [[palpitation]], [[dyspnea]], [[orthopnoea]] | ||
**'''GI:''' change of appetite, constipation, diarrhoea | **'''GI:''' change of appetite, [[constipation]], [[diarrhoea]] | ||
**'''Musculo skeletal system:''' bone pain, weight change, heat or cold preference, excessive sweating | **'''Musculo skeletal system:''' bone pain, weight change, heat or cold preference, excessive sweating | ||
*'''''Past medical history:''''' | *'''''Past medical history:''''' | ||
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Common symptoms of Goiter include: | Common symptoms of Goiter include: | ||
*Swelling at the base of the neck | *Swelling at the base of the neck | ||
*Dysphagia (Difficulty swallowing) | *[[Dysphagia]] (Difficulty swallowing) | ||
*Hoarseness (Hoarse voice) | *[[Hoarseness]] (Hoarse voice) | ||
*Feeling of fullness/tightness may or may not be accompanied by choking sensation | *Feeling of fullness/tightness may or may not be accompanied by choking sensation | ||
*Dyspnea (Difficulty breathing) | *[[Dyspnea]] (Difficulty breathing) | ||
*Cough | *Cough | ||
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Less common symptoms of [disease name] include | Less common symptoms of [disease name] include | ||
*Pain in the area of enlargement/swelling | *Pain in the area of enlargement/swelling | ||
*Wheeze | *[[Wheeze]] | ||
*Phrenic nerve paralysis | *Phrenic nerve paralysis | ||
*Jugular vein compression or thrombosis (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *[[Jugular vein compression]] or thrombosis (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Cerebrovascular steal syndromes (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *[[Cerebrovascular steal syndromes]] (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Superior vena cava syndrome (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *[[Superior vena cava syndrome]] (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
A history of low iodine intake, history of use of therapeutic drugs that hinder normal thyroid hormonal activity, radiation exposure and positive family history of thyroid diseases. Symptoms of Goiter include, swelling at the base of the neck, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness of voice and difficulty in breathing.
History and Symptoms
History
Patients with Goiter may have a history of:
- Low iodine intake (geographical/regional factors and food habits)
- History of the use of therapeutic drugs that hinder normal thyroid hormonal activity
- Radiation exposure (therapeutic or accidental exposure)
- Positive family history of thyroid diseases (Benign or malignant variants)
Symptoms
Symptoms evaluated based on:
- Patient's age
- Patient's sex
- Major presenting complaints:
- Anterior neck swelling:
- Duration
- Mode of onset
- Rate of growth
- Associated pain
- Anterior neck swelling:
- Pressure-related symptoms:
- Dysphagia, dyspnea, hoarseness of voice, venous engorgement of the neck etc
- Review of systems to assess toxicity:
- CNS: tremors, irritability, mental disturbance
- CVS: palpitation, dyspnea, orthopnoea
- GI: change of appetite, constipation, diarrhoea
- Musculo skeletal system: bone pain, weight change, heat or cold preference, excessive sweating
- Past medical history:
- Previous medication, previous history of irradiation
- Family and social history:
- History of goitre in the family or in the community
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of Goiter include:
- Swelling at the base of the neck
- Dysphagia (Difficulty swallowing)
- Hoarseness (Hoarse voice)
- Feeling of fullness/tightness may or may not be accompanied by choking sensation
- Dyspnea (Difficulty breathing)
- Cough
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- Pain in the area of enlargement/swelling
- Wheeze
- Phrenic nerve paralysis
- Jugular vein compression or thrombosis (Rare) [1]
- Cerebrovascular steal syndromes (Rare) [1]
- Superior vena cava syndrome (Rare) [1]