Nontoxic nodular goiter

Nontoxic nodular goiter
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 Xxx.x
ICD-9-CM 241

Nontoxic nodular goiter is an enlarged thyroid without hyperthyroidism.[1] It is often present for years before toxic nodular goiter occurs.[1] In the United States it is the most common cause of a large thyroid affecting between 3 and 5% of the population.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Randolph, Gregory (2012). Surgery of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands: Expert Consult Premium Edition - Enhanced Online Features and Print. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 89. ISBN 143772227X.
  2. ↑ Gnepp, Douglas R. (2009). Diagnostic Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck (2 ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 580. ISBN 1437719511.
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