Concept information
Preferred term
Goiter, Substernal
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Substernal Goiter
Scope note
- 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.
In other languages
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Finnish
-
retrosternaalinen struuma
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struma retrosternalis
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substernaalinen struuma
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006045
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