Causes of Goiter

Underlying condition causes of Goiter: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Goiter) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Goiter includes:

• Iodine deficiency
• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism - goiters can arise from both increased and reduce thyroid hormones.
• Autoimmune thyroid disease
• Graves' disease
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• Thyroiditis
• Thyroid cyst
• Thyroid cancer
• Puberty - can cause simple goiter
• Pregnancy - can cause simple goiter
• Certain foods - e.g. turnips

Goiter as a complication: Other conditions that might have Goiter as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Goiter. The list of conditions listing Goiter as a complication in our database includes:

• Graves Disease

Goiter as a symptom: Conditions listing Goiter as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Goiter. The list of conditions listing Goiter as a symptom in our database includes:

• Graves Disease
• Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypothyroidism
• Iodine deficiency
• McCune-Albright Syndrome

Related information for causes of Goiter: Further relevant information on causes of Goiter may be found in the risk factors for Goiter and underlying causes of Goiter.
Last revision: May 27, 2003

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