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A goiter can enlarge due to several factors, primarily related to thyroid dysfunction. Common causes include iodine deficiency, which impairs the production of thyroid hormones, leading to an increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and subsequent thyroid enlargement. Other factors might include autoimmune conditions like Graves' disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis, as well as the presence of nodules or tumors. Additionally, certain medications and environmental factors can also contribute to goiter growth.

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