GOITER

Question 1

What is known as an abnormal growth of the gland, can be associated with normal, decreased, or increased thyroid production depending on the cause?

Answer 1

Goiter

Question 2

What is common in regions with low-iodine diets and most adults with this are found to be euthyroid; however, some are hypothyroid or hyperthyroid?

Answer 2

Endemic goiter (iodine deficiency disorder)

Question 3

What is the number of people with insufficient iodine intake?

Answer 3

1.9 billion

Question 4

Mild-to-moderate and sometimes severe iodine deficiency exists in how many countries?

Answer 4

30

Question 5

What can present asymptomatically but can also cause tracheal compression, respiratory distress and failure, and dysphagia if large enough?

Answer 5

Goiter

Question 6

Is addition of potassium iodine to table salt a valid treatment for goiters?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

True or False

Adults with large goiters may require thyroidectomy for cosmetic reasons, compressive symptoms, or thyrotoxicosis

Answer 7

True