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(E04.9) Nontoxic goitre, unspecified
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4 897 252 in individuals diagnosis nontoxic goitre, unspecified confirmed
8 564 deaths with diagnosis nontoxic goitre, unspecified
Diagnosis nontoxic goitre, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 68.38% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis nontoxic goitre, unspecified
2 601 (0.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis nontoxic goitre, unspecified
5 963 (0.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease nontoxic goitre, unspecified - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features nontoxic goitre, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Nontoxic goitre, unspecified - what does this mean
Nontoxic goitre, unspecified is a condition in which the thyroid gland becomes abnormally enlarged without the presence of any thyroid hormone abnormality. it is usually caused by an autoimmune disorder, iodine deficiency, or an underlying genetic condition.
What happens during the disease - nontoxic goitre, unspecified
Nontoxic goitre, unspecified is a condition where the thyroid gland enlarges without producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones. it is caused by an imbalance in the body's production of thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh), which is released by the pituitary gland. this imbalance can be due to a variety of factors, including iodine deficiency, autoimmune diseases, certain medications, and genetic predisposition. in some cases, the cause of the condition may remain unknown.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Blood tests to measure thyroid hormone levels
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Thyroid scan
- Thyroid biopsy
- Thyroid hormone suppression tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the size of the goitre and to prevent any further complications.
- Monitoring of thyroid hormone levels
- Prescription of thyroid hormone replacement therapy
- Surgery to remove the goitre
- Radioactive iodine therapy
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous ethanol injection therapy
- Regular monitoring of the goitre size
- Regular health check-ups
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Nontoxic goitre, unspecified - Prevention
Nontoxic goitre, unspecified can be prevented by maintaining adequate levels of iodine in the diet, avoiding exposure to radiation, and managing underlying conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism. additionally, certain medications such as lithium, amiodarone, and interferon can increase the risk of goitre, so it is important to discuss any potential side effects with a doctor before starting any new medications.