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Goiter

Goiter is a condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It occurs when the thyroid gland becomes abnormally enlarged, causing a visible swelling in the neck. This condition is usually caused by an iodine deficiency, which impairs the thyroid's ability to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones. Other causes of goiter include thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, thyroiditis, and autoimmune disorders. In some cases, the goiter may not cause any symptoms, while in other cases, it may cause difficulty swallowing, breathing, or speaking.

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I am a 43-year-old male. Kindly evaluate the seriousness of my neck ultrasound where two lumps are detected.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year-old male. My recent ultrasound found two solid lumps in the left thyroid, 0.2x0.3 cm and 03.x0.4 cm, with indistinct borders, with little else information, so I do not know what to do. I will attach the ultrasound images afterward. Here are my questions: 1. Are the lumps...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. I just read your query and from the images, you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient’s identity) it does appear that you have thyroid goiter but it looks not so clear so as to differentiate between benig...  Read Full »

My 76-year-old mother has been experiencing pain in her thyroid gland due to goiter. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 76 years old and has been suffering from pain in her thyroid gland due to goiter for the last three days. The FNAC is benign and not malignant. The blood test and thyroid function tests are normal. Kindly help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query; it is certainly a benign nodule, according to the attachment (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). If it is causing her pain, it can be removed surgically, or the cyst can be aspirated or ablated. However, considering her age, you...  Read Full »

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