Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal (Dec 2017)

Case report: An interesting case of large colloid goiter with dyspnea

  • Jaya Prakasha Mayya,
  • Nabin Gautam,
  • Apar Pokharel,
  • Bikash Pandey

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v13i4.18680
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 4
pp. 430 – 432

Abstract

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Benign nodular goitre is one of the most common endocrine disorder, especially in countries like Nepal where iodine deficiency is endemic. Case History: A 59 years old female presented with large thyroid swelling. Investigations showed it to be colloid goiter compressing the airway. Left hemithyroidectomy was done. Post operative period was uneventful.Discussion: Management of thyroid nodules depends upon assessment of thyroid function, fine needle aspiration cytology and imaging. Surgery is the common method of treatment.

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