Nontoxic nodular goiter also known as a Nontoxic Goiter is an enlarged thyroid without hyperthyroidism.[1] It is often present for years before toxic nodular goiter occurs.[1] In the United States it is the most common cause of a large thyroid affecting between 3 and 5% of the population.[2]
| Nontoxic nodular goiter | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Nontoxic Goiter |
| Specialty | Endocrinology |
References
edit- ^ a b Randolph, Gregory (2012). Surgery of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands: Expert Consult Premium Edition — Enhanced Online Features and Print. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 89. ISBN 978-1437722277.
- ^ Gnepp, Douglas R. (2009). Diagnostic Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck (2 ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 580. ISBN 978-1437719512.
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