Nodular goiter is an enlarged
thyroid gland
The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates. In humans it is in the neck and consists of two connected lobe (anatomy), lobes. The lower two thirds of the lobes are connected by a thin band of Connective tissue, tissue cal ...
with bumps (nodules) on it. It is associated with both high and low activity of the gland.
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Toxic multinodular goitre
Toxic multinodular goiter (TMNG), also known as multinodular toxic goiter (MNTG), is an active multinodular goiter associated with hyperthyroidism.
It is a common cause of hyperthyroidism in which there is excess production of thyroid hormones fr ...
, also known as multinodular toxic goiter (MNTG)
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Nontoxic nodular goiter
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