Parada respiratoria secundaria a bocio multinodular

  1. Ríos Prego, M. 1
  2. Fernández Catalina, P. 1
  3. Fernández González, A. 1
  4. Martínez Melgar, JL 1
  1. 1 Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Pontevedra
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    Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Pontevedra

    Pontevedra, España

    ROR https://ror.org/016cxc226

Revista:
Galicia Clínica

ISSN: 0304-4866,  1989-3922

Ano de publicación: 2016

Volume: 77

Número: 1

Páxinas: 17-18

Tipo: Artigo

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Resumo

The extension of a thyroid goiter can cause compression of several mediastinal structures including the trachea. Tracheal compression may rarely lead to respiratory compromise, and exceptionally acute respiratory failure. We report the case of a 77 years old woman who had progressive worsening in her respiratory status within hours and required tracheal intubation and respiratory support. Physical examination and computed tomography were decisive for the diagnosis and the treatment was total thyroidectomy.

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