ABSTRACT
Two cases of rapidly enlarging tumors of the thyroid presenting with the sudden onset of symptoms referable to the aerodigestive tract are discussed. Although tumors of the thyroid are known to produce dysfunction of these structures, these cases are highly unusual, since in the vast majority of cases the onset and progression of these symptoms are insidious and rarely recognized by the patient or physician. The diagnostic workup and management of enlarging masses in this area is reviewed.
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Respiratory Tract Diseases/etiology , Thyroid Neoplasms/complications , Adenoma/complications , Adenoma/pathology , Adenoma/surgery , Adult , Airway Obstruction/etiology , Deglutition Disorders/etiology , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pain/etiology , Thyroid Neoplasms/pathology , Thyroid Neoplasms/surgerySubject(s)
Catheterization/adverse effects , Esophagus , Intubation/adverse effects , Arteriovenous Fistula/diagnostic imaging , Arteriovenous Fistula/etiology , Bronchi/injuries , Bronchography , Esophagus/diagnostic imaging , Esophagus/injuries , Heart Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Heart Injuries/etiology , Humans , Intubation, Intratracheal/adverse effects , Jugular Veins/diagnostic imaging , Jugular Veins/injuries , Mediastinum/diagnostic imaging , Mediastinum/injuries , Pneumothorax/diagnostic imaging , Pneumothorax/etiology , Pulmonary Artery/diagnostic imaging , Pulmonary Artery/injuries , Pulmonary Atelectasis/diagnostic imaging , Pulmonary Atelectasis/etiology , Skull Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Vocal Cords/diagnostic imaging , Vocal Cords/injuriesABSTRACT
Bowel stricture as a late complication of acute necrotizing enterocolitis in 10 neonates is discussed with respect to time interval to development, number of strictures, location, sexual and racial distribution and possible contributing factors. This is compared with previous reports in the literature. Differences in the distribution of acute and late sites of involvement are discussed.