[Intrathoracic goiters]
Revue Maghrebine d'Endocrinologie-Diabete et de Reproduction [La]. 2007; 12 (3): 100-103
en Francés
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ABSTRACT
True intrathoracic goitres without any connexion with the cervical gland are rare. They present as tumours of the upper mediastinum. Mediastinal CT scan is the investigation of choice. Treatment is exclusively surgical because of the risk of mediastinal compression. In this report we describe a case of goitre which was diagnosed fortuitously in a 45 years old patient. Treatment was surgical with a left anterolateral thoracotomy
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Toracotomía
/
Radiografía Torácica
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
/
Bocio Subesternal
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Femenino
/
Humanos
Idioma:
Francés
Revista:
Rev. Maghreb. Endocrinol.-Diabete Reprod.
Año:
2007
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