Cervicotomy using a hemi-clamshell approach for a rare enlarged substernal goitre
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac056
Abstract: Abstract The substernal goitre is defined as a goitre for which >50% of the mass is located below the superior orifice of the thorax, surgical resection remains the reference treatment, the approach used is the… read more here.
Keywords: goitre; hemi clamshell; cervicotomy; substernal goitre ... See more keywords
How to Do Thoracoscopy-Assisted Thyroidectomy for Retro Sternal Goitre.
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.70347
Abstract: Extra-cervical approach to remove substernal goitre is by sternotomy or thoracotomy. The morbidity associated with open procedures can be minimized by a thoracoscopic approach. It can be performed with less blood loss and less time… read more here.
Keywords: goitre; sternal goitre; thyroidectomy retro; thoracoscopy assisted ... See more keywords
A novel DICER1 mutation in familial multinodular goitre
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DOI: 10.1111/cen.13613
Abstract: Multinodular goitre (MNG) is a common disease, present in 20% of the general population. It is more frequent in females, elderly patients, and low iodine regions. Genetically linked loci for familial MNG were found on… read more here.
Keywords: mutation familial; dicer1 mutation; multinodular goitre; goitre ... See more keywords
Transcervical and robotic-assisted thoracoscopic resection of a substernal goiter
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250953
Abstract: Several genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of multinodular goitre. A transcervical surgical resection is recommended for larger goitres, though a minority of cases may require sternotomy or thoracotomy. We present a case… read more here.
Keywords: goitre; thoracoscopic resection; robotic assisted; resection ... See more keywords
Colloid nodular goitre associated with hemiagenesis of the thyroid gland
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253843
Abstract: Hemiagenesis of the thyroid gland is a rare congenital abnormality usually left unnoticed without associated thyroid disorders. The most common congenital anomaly of the thyroid gland is a thyroglossal cyst, followed by ectopic thyroid tissue… read more here.
Keywords: goitre; hemiagenesis thyroid; thyroid gland; thyroid ... See more keywords
Benign multinodular goitre presenting as acute decompensated type two respiratory failure
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-259462
Abstract: Acute airway obstruction is a life-threatening complication of benign goitre mostly occurring in cases of known progressing goitres. The index presentation of goitre with decompensated type two respiratory failure is an exceedingly rare and a… read more here.
Keywords: two respiratory; goitre; type two; respiratory failure ... See more keywords
A Japanese Family with DICER1 Syndrome Found in Childhood-Onset Multinodular Goitre
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DOI: 10.1159/000511140
Abstract: Introduction: Germline DICER1 mutations have recently been identified in familial multinodular goitre (MNG). The natural history of thyroid nodules in DICER1 carriers in children is unclear. The purpose of this study was to describe the… read more here.
Keywords: goitre; dicer1; multinodular goitre; japanese family ... See more keywords
Giant submandibular sialolipoma masquerading as huge goitre: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00787-8
Abstract: Background Sialolipoma is a rare tumour which may arise from both major and minor salivary glands and has recently been described as a variant of salivary gland lipomatous lesions. Case presentation We report a 54-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: giant submandibular; huge goitre; sialolipoma; masquerading huge ... See more keywords
Beware the anterior lying recurrent laryngeal nerve in a retro-oesophageal goitre.
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DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2021191
Abstract: A 36-year-old woman presented with a 4-month history of right neck lump. She had mild shortness of breath, but no dysphagia or voice changes. Clinical examination found a firm right thyroid mass that moved with… read more here.
Keywords: thyroid lobe; mass; goitre; right thyroid ... See more keywords