What is a euthyroid goiter?

A goiter can occur in a gland that is producing too much hormone (hyperthyroidism), too little hormone (hypothyroidism), or the correct amount of hormone (euthyroidism). A goiter indicates there is a condition present which is causing the thyroid to grow abnormally. read more

1) Multinodular goiter is the most common diagnosis in cases of euthyroid goiter, but other conditions such as diffuse goiter (often idiopathic), thyroiditis, and neoplasms can also present in a euthyroid state. read more

Euthyroid diffuse goiter. Iodine deficiency is the main cause of euthyroid diffuse goiter; accordingly, correction of the intrathyroid iodine deficiency is the main objective of treatment. In children and prepubertal adolescents, the use of iodide in a dose of 150–200 µg per day is the treatment of choice . read more