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A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid. The thyroid is an endocrine gland that produces hormones that help regulate your body's metabolism. It is located on the front of the neck, right below the "Adam's apple." Goiters are seldom painful and tend to grow slowly.
There are different types of goiters. A nontoxic (or sporadic) goiter is a type of "simple" goiter that may be diffuse (enlarging the whole thyroid gland) or nodular (enlargement caused by nodules, or lumps, on the thyroid.) The development of nodules marks a progression of the goiter and should be evaluated by your doctor.
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