Vol. 23 (4) 2002 Neuro endocrinology letters

The problem of goitre with particular consideration of goitre resulting from iodine deficiency (I): classification, diagnostics and treatment.

: In the present review paper, the following problems have been brought up: 1) types of nontoxic goitre and applied classification, 2) physiological periods or states predisposing to non-toxic goitre development, 3) evaluation of excessive stimulation of the thyroid gland, 4) the treatment of iodine deficiency consequences (non-toxic di.....