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KMID : 0371620090240010055
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Journal of Wonkwang Medical Science
2009 Volume.24 No. 1 p.55 ~ p.58
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Primary Intrathoracic Goiter : A case report
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Lee Mi-Kyung
Ryu Dae-Woong
Lee Sam-Youn
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Abstract
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Intrathoracic goiter consist of two types, namely, the primary intrathoracic goiter and secondary intrathoracic goiter. Primary intrathoracic goiters are very rare. Fifteen to fifty percent of these patients are asymptomatic. Symptoms, when present, are usually the result of tracheal or esophageal compression. Standard chest roentgenograms are often diagnostic but computed tomographic or radioactive iodine scans may be helpful. In symptomatic patients or those in whom explorations are undertaken for diagnostic purpose or exclude carcinoma, surgical removal is indicated. We report here on a case that was completely removed with using the thoracoscopic assist technique. The postoperative courses were uneventful.
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KEYWORD
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intrathoracic goiter, thoracoscopic technique
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