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Endemic Goiter

A form of IODINE deficiency disorders characterized by an enlargement of the THYROID GLAND in a significantly large fraction of a POPULATION GROUP. Endemic goiter is common in mountainous and iodine-deficient areas of the world where the DIET contains insufficient amount of iodine.
Also Known As:
Goiter, Endemic; Endemic Goiters; Goiters, Endemic
Networked: 661 relevant articles (12 outcomes, 69 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Goiter
2. Congenital Hypothyroidism (Cretinism)
3. Iron Deficiencies
4. Thyroid Neoplasms (Thyroid Cancer)
5. Hypothyroidism

Experts

1. Zimmermann, Michael B: 9 articles (04/2020 - 01/2002)
2. Hashemipour, Mahin: 7 articles (05/2014 - 01/2006)
3. Amini, Masoud: 6 articles (06/2010 - 01/2006)
4. Chandra, Amar K: 5 articles (01/2021 - 01/2006)
5. Scheuba, Christian: 5 articles (01/2018 - 02/2003)
6. Keshteli, Ammar Hassanzadeh: 5 articles (05/2014 - 01/2009)
7. Torresani, Toni: 5 articles (11/2004 - 04/2002)
8. Niederle, Bruno: 4 articles (08/2015 - 02/2003)
9. Aminorroaya, Ashraf: 4 articles (06/2010 - 01/2006)
10. Kachuei, Ali: 4 articles (06/2010 - 01/2006)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Endemic Goiter:
1. IodineIBA
2. SaltsIBA
3. iodized salt (iodised salt)IBA
4. IodidesIBA
5. IronIBA
6. Thyroxine (Levothyroxine)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Iodized OilIBA
8. Drinking WaterIBA
9. AutoantibodiesIBA
10. Vitamin A (Retinol)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Thyroidectomy
3. Parathyroidectomy
4. Punctures
5. Airway Management