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colloid goiter

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colloid goiter
n.
Goiter in which the contents of the follicles increase greatly, causing pressure atrophy of the epithelium so that the gelatinous matter predominates.
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We describe a case of thyroglossal duct cyst that was unusual in that the cyst was located far from the midline, it did not move on protrusion of the tongue, and it was associated with symptoms of dysphagia and extensive neck swelling that mimicked a colloid goiter.
Thyroglossal duct cyst: an unusual presentation by Prasad, Sampath Chandra / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Two women with palpable nodules in the exposed group underwent fine needle aspiration biopsy, and cytology results showed colloid goiter.
Correlation between blood ethylenethiourea and thyroid gland ... by Manglicmot-Yabes, Ailyn / Environmental Health Perspectives
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