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Question
Differentiate: Simple Goitre and Exophthalmic Goitre.
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Solution
| Simple Goitre | Exophthalmic Goitre |
| It is caused by the deficiency of iodine. | It is caused by the over activity of thyroid gland. |
| It can be-covered by adding iodine in the diet. | It can be cured by killing the thyroid cells or removing of portion of the thyroid gland. |
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