Goiter Ectopic

**Ectopic goiter** is one of the diseases that can lead to serious consequences if you do not seek medical help on time.

A goiter is an inflammation of the gland that produces thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland plays an important role in metabolism, regulating body temperature and energy metabolism. If the thyroid gland begins to malfunction, it can lead to various diseases, including goiter.

Ectopic goiter is a special type of goiter that develops in tissues that are not intended for its development. In some cases, this happens because the thyroid gland has formed separate lobes but has not connected them together. Thus, one lobe can be increased in size