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What is a goiter on the thyroid caused by?

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Iodine deficiency,,,: By far, the most common cause of goiter is iodine deficiency, to the extent of 90% of cases. Diseases, like hyper and hypo thyroidism are also causes.

Answered 7/11/2018

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