In this cross-sectional study, 1975 school girls age 6-10 were selected randomly by proportionate multi-stage cluster sampling method. Subjects underwent clinical examination for presence of Goiter. Clinical examination and classification of Goiter were made according to world health organization standard. Prevalence rate of Goiter in girls was 64.3 percent. Age specific prevalence rate of G...

Background Endemic goiter is present in most parts of Iran. Iron deficiency adversely affects the physiology of thyroid. The initial steps of thyroid hormone synthesis are catalyzed by thyroperoxidases and are dependent on iron. In many developing countries, children are at high risk of both goiter and iron deficiency anemia. In addition, iron deficiency may alter central nervous system contro...

A normal thyroid gland is difficult to distinguish from the surrounding tissues. Its enlargement, referred as goiter, most often found in newborn kids, less adult animals. Feeding errors, such incorrect iodine content ration or presence of goitrogens, may contribute its formation. The occurrence goiter also have a genetic basis. Mutation within TG gene leads abnormal synthesis thyroglobulin – p...

Goiter is a swelling or an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. This gland causes lump in front region neck. Usually goiter harmless. But certain cases, it can cause some symptoms depending upon size and location enlargement. The butterfly shaped situated just below Adam’s apple It about 2 inches long. secretes hormones T3 T4. These regulate our metabolism way body uses energy. They also ...

AIM The aim of this study was to describe the demographic characteristics and disease patterns among patients with thyroid nodular abnormalities (goiter) and benign tumors of the thyroid gland in Albania, a transitional country in South Eastern Europe. METHODS Our study included all patients diagnosed with goiter and/or benign tumors of the thyroid gland who were hospitalized at the Universit...

BACKGROUND Despite long-standing iodine supplementation in Iran, the prevalence of goiter remains high in some areas. This suggests other nutritional deficiencies may be considered as responsible factors for goiter persistence. In the present study we investigated the possible role of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and low vitamin A status in the etiology of endemic goiter in Semirom, Iran. MATER...