Endemic goitre

Endemic goitre
A woman, probably from inland of Norway, with goiter, probably due to iodine deficiency.
SpecialtyEndocrinology 
SymptomsGoitre
CausesIodine deficiency

Endemic goitre is a type of goitre that is associated with dietary iodine deficiency.

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