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Massive multinodular goiter causing venous obstruction

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

An elderly patient with neck swelling and intermittent stridor.

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Male

Huge multinodular goiter causing relatively minor tracheal compression but substantial long-standing venous compression causing venous collaterals to develop on the chest wall.

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