Physical examination revealed a diffuse hard thyroid enlargement. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) was compatible with amyloid goiter (Fig. 1A) confirmed by the presence of congophilia (Fig.

If you've ever noticed a lump at the base of your neck, it could be a sign of goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. The condition is more common after age 40, and affects more women ...

"A century ago, much of northern America was known as the goiter belt," said The Economist. A lack of natural iodine in the ...

Fast food chains like McDonalds, Starbucks, Burger King, and Dunkin are often flagged as unhealthy, especially for ...

Hashimoto’s disease is the leading cause of an underactive thyroid, especially among middle-aged women, though it can affect ...

Generalized enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter) due to iodine deficiency is rare in the United States and other developed countries. Exposure to excessive radiation (nuclear accidents, nuclear ...

1). Palpation disclosed a painless goiter with asymmetric enlargement. Compressive symptoms were absent, and regional lymph nodes were not palpable. US revealed an enlarged thyroid gland ...

A common first symptom of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter). This can cause painless swelling in the lower front of your neck. As time goes on, the goiter may become ...

According to Dr Omollo, if the goiter is a sign of another thyroid disease like Graves' disease or Hashimoto's disease, the prognosis depends on the underlying cause of thyroid enlargement.