MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Over time, hypothyroidism that isn’t treated can lead to other health problems, such as high cholesterol and heart problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common symptoms of hypothyroidism in adults are fatigue, lethargy, cold intolerance, weight gain, constipation, change in voice, and dry skin, but the clinical presentation can include a wide variety of symptoms that differ with age, sex, and time between onset and diagnosis (table 1).

Detailed explanation-3: -Goiter may be associated with an irregular amount of thyroid hormone in your body (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism) or with normal levels of thyroid hormone (euthyroid). Goiter has several possible causes. Depending on the cause, it may or may not require treatment.

Detailed explanation-4: -A multinodular goitre is a goitre where there are many lumps (nodules) that appear within the gland. This is probably the most common thyroid gland disorder. Nodules may be clearly visible or only discovered through examination or scans.