Ella develops a large swelling in the front of her neck, which makes it difficult for her to swallow. Ella visits Dr. Stein for a checkup who decides to run some tests. After receiving the test results, Dr. Stein explains to Ella that she has iodine deficiency and that the protrusion in the front of her neck is, in fact, her enlarged thyroid gland. Based on the information provided in this scenario, from which of the following conditions is Ella most likely suffering?
A. Goiter
B. Toxic nodular goiter
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Cretinism
Answer: A
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