Mediastinal goiter

Case contributed by Aditya Shetty
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Progressive increase in midline swelling since 6 months.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Lateral film shows a moderately large soft tissue swelling in the neck.

This swelling is seen to extend into the mediastinum as evidenced by the mass effect on the trachea causing deviation of the trachea to the right.

Case Discussion

Case of benign enlargement of thyroid with extension into the mediastinum.

Ultrasound examination showed a markedly enlarged thyroid gland with increased vascularity.

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