A goiter
A) is an enlarged thyroid
B) always accompanies hypothyroidism
C) is present only with iodine-deficient diets
D) occurs only when TSH levels are elevated
E) is an enlarged thyroid and occurs only when TSH levels are elevated

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A goiter is an enlarged thyroid, which can occur due to various reasons such as iodine deficiency or thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. It is not always accompanied by hypothyroidism and can also occur when TSH levels are normal or even low.

A Goiter