Thyroid Masses: "goiters" are enlarged thyroid glands. They can be benign or actually cancerous. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. This sometimes involves blood tests, scans and possibly a needle biopsy. Drugs or surgeries may be indicated after the diagnosis is made.
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GOITER: Goiter is defined as swelling or enlargement of the thyroid gland.It can be related to Hyper or Hypothyroidism and sometimes if there is nodule in it,It may be due to Cancer Endocrinologist will do blood test for Thyroid Function and if indicated will do imaging like Ultrasoundor or Radioactive Iodine uptake.And rarely biopsy if Cacer is suspected
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