Mar 8, 2025 · Goiter (rarely thyromegaly) refers to enlargement of the thyroid gland. It can occur from multiple conditions, including iodine deficiency, hormonal dyscrasias, and …

Mar 8, 2025 · Multinodular goiter (MNG) is defined as an enlarged thyroid gland (i.e. goiter) due to multiple nodules which may have normal, decreased or increased function. When increased …

Goiter happens when your thyroid gland grows larger. It has several possible causes and may or may not be associated with abnormal thyroid hormone levels. It’s treatable. Illustration of the …

Mar 8, 2025 · CT. According to one study, the most important CT features in determining the necessity of sternotomy for goiter excision are the presence of an ectopic goiter, total thyroid …

Sep 1, 2020 · Substernal goiters can cause compressive symptoms and can harbor a thyroid cancer. These goiters can push and displace the breathing tube, swallowing tube and …

Aug 14, 2023 · Goiter means enlargement of the thyroid gland and is a general term that conveys the information that the volume of the thyroid gland is larger than normal. The presence of …

May 14, 2017 · Non–contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used to map the goiter prior to surgery (Figs. 171.1–171.4). In …

Jun 11, 2021 · Increase in TSH secretion is the main cause in iodine deficiency related goiter and in autoimmune (Hashimoto) thyroiditis; in persons with normal TSH, oxidative damage to …

Apr 1, 2025 · Substernal Thyroid Goiter. Contrast-enhanced CT of the chest shows a large, contrast-enhancing mass in the anterior mediastinum containing calcifications and areas of …

Jan 18, 2022 · For example, a CT scan to evaluate someone’s lungs can make note of a substernal thyroid goiter that has grown into the chest. Once a thyroid goiter has been …