Ectopic goiters of the mediastinum: presentation of two cases and review of the literature

Two cases of ectopic goiters located in the anterior mediastinum are presented. These comprise 5.1 per cent of our cases of intrathoracic goiters and 1.3 per cent of mediastinal tumors. These benign tumors have been rarely reported in the literatures, however, excision by thoracotomy is the surgical...

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Published inJapanese journal of surgery Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 105
Main Authors Zapatero, J, Baamonde, C, González Aragoneses, F, Orusco, E, Pérez Gallardo, M, Folqué, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Japan 01.01.1988
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Aged
Choristoma - diagnostic imaging
Choristoma - surgery
Female
Goiter, Nodular - diagnostic imaging
Goiter, Nodular - surgery
Humans
Mediastinal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Mediastinal Neoplasms - surgery
Middle Aged
Radiography
Thoracotomy
Thyroid Gland
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Summary:Two cases of ectopic goiters located in the anterior mediastinum are presented. These comprise 5.1 per cent of our cases of intrathoracic goiters and 1.3 per cent of mediastinal tumors. These benign tumors have been rarely reported in the literatures, however, excision by thoracotomy is the surgical procedure advocated for these cases and the diagnosis is generally established operatively. Angiography and tomography have proved useful in diagnosing and localising these lesions prior to the surgical procedure.
ISSN:0047-1909
DOI:10.1007/BF02470855