Goiter natural history, complications and prognosis
|
Goiter Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Goiter natural history, complications and prognosis On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Goiter natural history, complications and prognosis |
|
Goiter natural history, complications and prognosis in the news |
|
Blogs on Goiter natural history, complications and prognosis |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Goiter natural history, complications and prognosis |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
OR
Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
OR
Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
- Slow growth of the nodules is observed in benign goiter. T
- Quick growth and large size of goiter causing compressive symptoms(dysphagia, hoarseness and dyspnoea) may be suggestive of thyroid cancer.
Complications
- Common complications of [disease name] include:
- [Complication 1]
- [Complication 2]
- [Complication 3]
Prognosis
- Prognosis is generally good for benign goiters.
- Although the prognosis is good and the risk is low, caution is advised for the possible development of malignancy.
- Careful monitoring of size, shape and consistency associated with pain is advised.
- Radiation exposure has been attributed to the possible development of malignancy.