A goitre can present as a palpable or visible enlargement of the thyroid gland at the base of the neck. A goitre, if associated with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, may be present with symptoms of the underlying disorder. F… See more

Worldwide, the most common cause for goitre is iodine deficiency, commonly seen in countries that scarcely use iodized salt. Selenium deficiency is also considered a contributing factor. In countries that use iodized salt, … See more

Goitre may be diagnosed via a thyroid function test in an individual suspected of having it.
A goitre may be classified either as nodular or diffuse. Nodular goitres are either of one nodule (uni… See more