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A female has swelling in her neck and she has protruded eye balls. She is suffering from

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Acromegaly

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Exophthalmic goitre

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Myxoedema

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Gigantism

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Solution

The correct option is B
Exophthalmic goitre

Exophthalmic goitre is a condition that arises due to hyperthyroidism of the thyroid gland. Its major symptoms are swelling in the neck and bulging of eyeballs.

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