Alaska's Western Arctic Caribou herd forms aggregations or groups that can stretch for miles. The herd is on a three-year census schedule. The Department attempted a census during July 2002 but high wind, snow and fog forced a one-year delay. Weather almost prevented the 2003 attempt as well.
Finally, thyroid cancer may also be detected as a cause of an enlarged thyroid gland. It is quite clear that enlargement of the thyroid or the presence of nodules within the thyroid is common, particularly as revealed when sensitive imaging techniques such as ultrasound are used.
There are various causes of goitre and treatment depends on the cause. A goitre is an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can mean that all the thyroid gland is swollen or enlarged, or one or more swellings or lumps develop in a part or parts of the thyroid. The thyroid gland is in the lower part of the front of the neck. goitre can mean that all the thyroid gland is swollen or enlarged, or one or more swellings or lumps develop in a part or parts of the thyroid. The thyroid gland is in the lower part of the front of the neck.