A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. A multinodular goiter is made up of multiple thyroid nodules.
Risk Factors
Multinodular goiter is more common in girls than in boys. Other risk factors may include:
A family history of thyroid nodules
Previous radiation exposure to the head and neck
Age (incidence increases with age)
Other thyroid conditions
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Multinodular Goiter?
Many children with multinodular goiter do not have any symptoms, so the goiter is initially discovered during a routine physical exam. For those who do have symptoms, they may include: