Mediastinal Goiters: The Need for an Aggressive Approach

Volume: 127, Issue: 5, Pages: 609 - 613
Published: May 1, 1992
Abstract
• We reviewed the cases of 52 patients with substernal goiters to examine clinical presentation, workup, technique of removal, malignancy, and outcome. Half of the patients were asymptomatic; half had at least one compressive symptom. Chest film was the most used; computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging was by far the most useful study. Thyroid scans often failed to show the intrathoracic goiter. Fine-needle aspiration was not helpful...
Paper Details
Title
Mediastinal Goiters: The Need for an Aggressive Approach
Published Date
May 1, 1992
Volume
127
Issue
5
Pages
609 - 613
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