Goiter
Goiter
Definition
Enlargement of the thyroid gland usually caused by lack of iodine in the diet, hyperthyroidism, or thyroid nodules. Symptoms include difficulty in breathing and swallowing.
Also known as goiter, goiter (disease), goitre (disease), Thyromegaly — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 12176 per MONDO
- ICD9 240.9 per MONDO
- MESH D006042 per MONDO
- NCIT C26785 per MONDO
- SCTID 3716002 per MONDO
- UMLS C0018021 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thyroid gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thyroid gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Liothyronine | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Levothyroxine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Liothyronine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Methimazole | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Propylthiouracil | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |