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Diagnosis of thyroid nodular goiter
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The Hospital Neuperlach Munich provides modern medical services of the highest quality. The medical center is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and therefore it can offer its patients innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods available only in the best German hospitals. The medical complex o
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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University Hospital Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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About the disease

Nodular goiter is an endocrinological disease, whereby the thyroid gland becomes enlarged because of the multiple nodules growing on it. There are two types of nodular goiter: toxic and non-toxic. Toxic goiter causes the enlarged thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone. This can result in hyperthyroidism, which affects the metabolism. Non-toxic nodular goiter does not cause the thyroid to produce excessive amounts of thyroid hormone, but it can still affect its overall performance.

Non-toxic nodular goiter rarely causes any significant symptoms. At most, the patient may feel compression against their neck. If there are several nodules in the thyroid gland, the patient may also experience breathing problems and feel swelling in the neck.  

The exact cause for nodular goiter is still unknown. Long-term iodine deficiency, which can be caused by bad dietary habits, can cause nodular goiter. Genetic predisposition is also believed to play an important role in the development of nodular goiter. In some cases, a hormonal disorder and primary hyperthyroidism can also contribute to the appearance of nodules in the thyroid gland.  

Symptoms

  • Swelling in the neck
  • Enlarged veins
  • Hoarseness
  • A growth in the neck, which can be felt
  • Painful sensations in the thyroid gland
  • Pain when swallowing
  • Weight changes

Diagnosis

  • An ultrasound of the thyroid gland is usually enough to determine whether someone has nodular goiter. This imagining technique can show the amount of nodules, their size and position. It can also determine whether the nodules are fluid-filled or if they resemble cysts.
  • A needle-aspiration biopsy is performed to rule out the possibility of cancer in the thyroid gland. The doctor examines a sample of the nodule to establish whether it is benign or malignant.
  • A TSH test evaluates the amount of thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland, to see if the levels are abnormal. This test also helps to determine whether nodular goiter is toxic or non-toxic.

Treatment

  • A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure, whereby part or all of the thyroid glandis resected. Any nodules present will also be removed. Surgery may be deemed necessary if the nodules make it difficult for the patient to breathe or eat. If the patient has also developed hypothyroidism, beta-blockers are prescribed to control the levels of thyroid hormone in the body. If it has been determined that nodular goiter was caused by an iodine deficiency, doctors can also prescribe radioiodine, which is taken orally. In the event of a total thyroidectomy, daily drug treatment is required to replace the function of the thyroid gland. If the patient has non-toxic nodular goiter, surgery is rarely required.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed