Transient superior vena cava syndrome due to propylthiouracil therapy in intrathoracic goiter. 1981

C O Hershey, and R C McVeigh, and R P Miller

Intrathoracic goiter is a rare cause of superior vena cava syndrome. We present the findings in a patient in whom the syndrome was precipitated by therapy with propylthiouracil and remitted on withdrawal of the medication. The superior vena cava syndrome did not recur on medical management, suggesting that surgery is not always indicated in this setting.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011441 Propylthiouracil A thiourea antithyroid agent. Propythiouracil inhibits the synthesis of thyroxine and inhibits the peripheral conversion of throxine to tri-iodothyronine. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeoia, 30th ed, p534) 6-Propyl-2-Thiouracil,6 Propyl 2 Thiouracil
D003250 Constriction The act of constricting. Clamping,Clampings,Constrictions
D005260 Female Females
D006045 Goiter, Substernal An enlarged THYROID GLAND with at least 50% of the gland situated behind the STERNUM. It is an unusual presentation of an intrathoracic goiter. Substernal goiters frequently cause compression on the TRACHEA leading to deviation, narrowing, and respiratory symptoms. Goiter, Intrathoracic,Intrathoracic Goiter,Substernal Goiter,Goiters, Intrathoracic,Goiters, Substernal,Intrathoracic Goiters,Substernal Goiters
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D013577 Syndrome A characteristic symptom complex. Symptom Cluster,Cluster, Symptom,Clusters, Symptom,Symptom Clusters,Syndromes
D014652 Vascular Diseases Pathological processes involving any of the BLOOD VESSELS in the cardiac or peripheral circulation. They include diseases of ARTERIES; VEINS; and rest of the vasculature system in the body. Disease, Vascular,Diseases, Vascular,Vascular Disease
D014683 Vena Cava, Superior The venous trunk which returns blood from the head, neck, upper extremities and chest. Superior Vena Cava,Superior Vena Cavas,Vena Cavas, Superior

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