Endemic goiter

Endemic goiter

Definition

Thyroid gland enlargement caused by inadequate dietary iodine intake. It occurs in areas in which the soil lacks iodine compounds or there is low seafood consumption.

Also known as iodine-deficiency-related endemic goiter, simple goiter — per MONDO

Also identified as

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