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Substernal Goiter

An enlarged THYROID GLAND with at least 50% of the gland situated behind the STERNUM. It is an unusual presentation of an intrathoracic goiter. Substernal goiters frequently cause compression on the TRACHEA leading to deviation, narrowing, and respiratory symptoms.
Also Known As:
Goiter, Substernal; Intrathoracic Goiter; Goiters, Intrathoracic; Goiters, Substernal; Intrathoracic Goiters; Substernal Goiters; Goiter, Intrathoracic
Networked: 139 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 12 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Hemorrhage
2. Graves Disease (Basedow Disease)
3. Chylothorax
4. Esophageal and Gastric Varices (Esophageal Varices)
5. Goiter

Experts

1. Parrilla, Pascual: 3 articles (05/2010 - 02/2006)
2. Ríos, Antonio: 3 articles (05/2010 - 02/2006)
3. Sengul, Demet: 2 articles (07/2021 - 01/2021)
4. Sengul, Ilker: 2 articles (07/2021 - 01/2021)
5. Bekerman, Inessa: 2 articles (04/2018 - 02/2017)
6. Vaiman, Michael: 2 articles (04/2018 - 02/2017)
7. Wang, Marilene B: 2 articles (01/2018 - 08/2006)
8. Hojaij, Flávio Carneiro: 2 articles (07/2017 - 03/2009)
9. Cao, Guo: 2 articles (11/2016 - 11/2016)
10. Feng, Zhiqi: 2 articles (11/2016 - 11/2016)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Substernal Goiter:
1. IodineIBA
2. IodoproteinsIBA
3. Glucose (Dextrose)FDA LinkGeneric
4. FluorineIBA
5. Contrast MediaIBA
6. BariumIBA
7. Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m (Pertechnetate)FDA Link
8. Radioisotopes (Radionuclides)IBA
9. Thyroid-Stimulating ImmunoglobulinsIBA
10. HLA-C Antigens (HLA-C)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Thyroidectomy
2. Sternotomy
3. Therapeutics
4. Length of Stay
5. Operative Time