Goiter Flashcards
1
Q
What is goiter?
A
Abnormal growth of the thyroid gland
2
Q
What diet causes goiter?
A
Low-iodine diet
3
Q
How do you treat goiter?
A
Potassium iodine to table salt
4
Q
Sx of goiter
A
Usually asymptomatic, can cause tracheal compression, respiratory distress and failure and dysphagia if large enough
5
Q
What complications arise with goiter?
A
Increases risk of autoimmune thyroid dysfunction
