[Two new cases of autonomous ectopic goiter]. 1998

F Caronia, and T Jean, and J C Saltiel, and J Bellamy
Centre Val d'Or Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud.

We observed two cases of autonomous intrathoracic goiter in patients with no past history of thyroidectomy. After resection, the surgical specimens confirmed the non-malignant nature of the goiter. We discuss the literature on management of autonomous intrathoracic goiter.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008482 Mediastinum A membrane in the midline of the THORAX of mammals. It separates the lungs between the STERNUM in front and the VERTEBRAL COLUMN behind. It also surrounds the HEART, TRACHEA, ESOPHAGUS, THYMUS, and LYMPH NODES.
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
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

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