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What causes a goiter to grow?

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Dr. Thomas Benda, jr answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Genetics and diet: Goiters are more common when the diet is poor in iodine. Vegetarians have to be careful because cruciferous vegetables like broccolli sometimes increases the risk of goiter. Goiter can run in the family as well.

Answered 7/5/2016

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