How to Approach a Case of Goitre | Step-by-Step Clinical Guide | Dr.Sarath Balaji

App link - play store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... App link : iOS - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/rxdx/id... . When you see a neck swelling that moves with deglutition, think Goitre — unless otherwise proved! In this high-yield lecture, we decode the clinical approach to goitre, focusing on pediatric and adolescent thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, Puberty Goitre, Dishormonogenesis, and more. 👩‍⚕️ What You’ll Learn: How to clinically evaluate a neck swelling that moves with swallowing Differentiating thyroglossal cyst from goitre Understanding puberty goitre and increased thyroid demand during adolescence Identifying signs of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in children Common causes of goitre in children: Hashimoto’s, Graves’, Iodine deficiency, Dishormonogenesis Correlation between thyroid function and pubertal development Typical features of hypothyroid children — short stature, obesity, dry skin, delayed dentition, poor scholastic performance Why Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism beyond infancy 🧠 Key Concepts Covered: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – the most common cause of hypothyroidism Graves’ Disease – classical cause of hyperthyroidism Dishormonogenesis – enzyme defects in thyroid hormone synthesis Precocious & Delayed Puberty in thyroid disorders explained 📚 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction – What is Goitre? 00:40 Thyroglossal cyst vs Goitre 02:00 Pediatric differential diagnosis 03:20 Puberty Goitre explained 05:00 Graves’ disease and malignancy clues 07:00 Hashimoto’s and Dishormonogenesis 09:00 Approach to Hypo vs Hyperthyroidism 10:30 Clinical signs in hypothyroid children 12:00 Summary 🎓 Perfect for: FMGE | NEET PG | MBBS | MD Pediatrics | Nursing Students 📖 Keywords: goitre, thyroid disorders, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, puberty goitre, dishormonogenesis, pediatric endocrinology, thyroid gland 👨‍⚕️ Presented by: Dr.Sarath Balaji 💬 Subscribe for more high-yield pediatric and endocrine lectures!