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Details for phenotype: Toxic multinodular goitre

EndoNet ID: ENP00491

Name

Toxic multinodular goitre

General information

This phenotype is pathologic
  • Toxic multinodular goitre a situation where there is excess thyroid hormones in the circulation due to increased synthesis of hormone from a hyperactive thyroid gland. [1]

Links to other resources

GO
Medline Plus 000317
MeSH term D006980
Disease database 13184

Phenotype triggers

  • more activity (high ligand concentration, overexpression) of thyroid hormone receptor
    in thyroid_gland
    • Toxic multinodular goitre is a form of hyperthyroidism caused be excessive production of thyroid hormones. [1]
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