Thyroid parenchymal disease is also known as goiter and thyroid. A goiter results from thyroid gland enlargement, causing swelling in the neck. This can result from both underactive thyroid and overactive thyroid. CAUSES OF THYROID DISEASE? There are several different causes of thyroid disease. The following conditions cause hypothyroidism: Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid […]
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ENLARGED THYROID GLAND WHAT IS GOITER? A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is situated in front of the windpipe and is responsible for producing and secreting hormones that regulate growth and metabolism. Most cases are categorized as ‘simple’ goiters that do not involve inflammation or any detriment to thyroid function, produce no symptoms, […]