Nontoxic nodular goiter

Nontoxic nodular goiter
Other namesNontoxic goiter
SpecialtyEndocrinology

Nontoxic nodular goiter also known as a nontoxic goiter is an enlarged thyroid without hyperthyroidism. It is often present for years before toxic nodular goiter occurs. In the United States it is the most common cause of a large thyroid affecting between 3 and 5% of the population.

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