Multinodular goiter

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Husky voice.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Multinodular goiter with largest nodule in the right lobe measuring 33mm and being predominantly solid but complex. Total thyroid volume = 35.5 cc. 

Pertechnetate

Nuclear medicine

Heterogeneously mild increased uptake in the right lobe of the thyroid without discrete hot or cold nodule evident. 

Case Discussion

Multinodular goiter is a common cause of thyroid enlargement. 

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