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Child's neck at diagnosis: thyroid gland was considerably increased in size, soft, non tender and freely movable with swallowing.
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Neck palpation revealed a soft, non-tender, diffuse swelling of the thyroid gland (shown in  Figure 1 ).
Child's height measurements according to Cacciari growth chart 2006 for Italian population. Red arrow marks beginning of euthyroid status.
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The growth chart is shown in  Figure 2 .