Abstract
Primary mediastinal ectopic goiters are very rare. We report a case in which an ectopic goiter with blood supply from the thoracic vessels necessitated a transternal approach for removal, resulting in a favorable outcome.
MeSH terms
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Brachiocephalic Trunk / surgery
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Brachiocephalic Veins / surgery
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Goiter, Nodular / diagnostic imaging
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Goiter, Nodular / pathology
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Goiter, Nodular / surgery*
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Goiter, Substernal / diagnostic imaging
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Goiter, Substernal / pathology
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Goiter, Substernal / surgery*
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Humans
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Hyperthyroidism / diagnostic imaging
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Hyperthyroidism / pathology
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Hyperthyroidism / surgery
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Radiography
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Sternum / surgery
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Thoracotomy
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Thyroid Gland / blood supply
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Thyroid Gland / pathology
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Thyroidectomy / methods*
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Tracheal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
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Tracheal Stenosis / pathology
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Tracheal Stenosis / surgery