Directory of Goiter Resources

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A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that is not associated with cancer. There are several kinds that can occur. A simple goiter, which usually occurs when the thyroid gland is not able to produce enough thyroid hormone, may be classified as either an endemic (colloid) goiter or a sporadic (nontoxic) goiter.

Resources in This Category

• Goiter

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/120034-overview
  Describes the background, pathophysiology, frequency, and clinical features of thyroid enlargement. By eMedicine.

• NHS Choices: Goitre

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Goitre/
  Provides information on this abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• Pendred Syndrome

  http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=pendredsyndrome
  A genetic condition associated with deafness and goiter.

• Pendred Syndrome

  http://www.medicinenet.com/pendred_syndrome/article.htm
  An inherited autosomal recessive condition which consists of deafness from the time of birth and enlargement of the thyroid gland. From MedicineNet.

• Thyroid Goiter

  http://www.endocrineweb.com/goiter.html
  Describes the causes of thyroid enlargement. Contains photos and illustrations. By EndocrineWeb.

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