Substernal goiter

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Progressive increase in midline swelling and dyspnea.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
ct

There is an asymmetrically enlarged nodular thyroid gland,right larger than the left, which extends to middle and upper mediastinum, with craniocaudal extension of 9.8 cm. There is significant tracheal compression and deviation to the left.

Case Discussion

Large thyroid goiter with large heterogeneous nodules extending to middle mediastinum, associated with mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
A histological study to assess malignancy is suggested.

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