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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)
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]