Etymed
goiter
Definition
enlargement of the thyroid gland
Clinical context
A 25-year-old woman presents with a visible swelling in her neck that has been progressively increasing in size over the past 6 months. She complains of difficulty swallowing and a sensation of tightness in her throat. Physical examination reveals a non-tender, symmetrically enlarged thyroid gland. Laboratory studies show normal TSH and T3/T4 levels, suggesting a benign cause for her thyroid enlargement.
Mnemonic
GOITER - Get Out Of Thyroid Enlargement Rapidly
These morphemes also unlock…
- goitre — throat (from Latin guttur via French goitre)