Multinodular goitre – gross

Multinodular Goitre
  • It is a cut section of thyroidectomy specimen showing asymmetric and extreme enlargement of thyroid gland.
  • Cut section shows multiple nodules separated by fibrous septa and of varying sizes ranging from 1cm to 2.5cm.
  • The nodules are poorly circumscribed.
  • Areas of haemorrhages, scarring and cysts filled with brown coloured colloid is seen.