[Diagnostic image (50) Positive Pemberton's sign]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2001 Aug 11;145(32):1551.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

A 32-year-old woman had a progressive euthyroid goitre and dyspnoea. Pemberton's sign was found to be positive: elevation of both arms resulted in an inspiratory stridor and venous congestion. Symptoms and signs resolved after total thyroidectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Female
  • Goiter, Nodular / diagnosis*
  • Goiter, Nodular / physiopathology
  • Goiter, Nodular / surgery
  • Humans
  • Physical Examination / methods
  • Posture*
  • Recurrence
  • Respiratory Sounds / etiology
  • Thyroidectomy