Thyroid Enlargement

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  • Thyroid Enlargement

Etiology

  • Goiter
  • Cancer
  • Thyroiditis

Symptoms

  • Typically non-tender
  • If thyroiditis can be tender; can cause sob/doe if large and pushing on trachea→ rare

Physical Exam Findings

  • Mid-line enlargement
  • Nodule can indicate cancer
  • Regional adenopathy w/spreading cancer

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