Abstract
We report a rare case of an intrathymic primary intrathoracic goiter. The patient with newly diagnosed breast carcinoma was also known to have a distinct large anterior mediastinal mass. This was removed via a median sternotomy, after a thorascopic biopsy had been performed in the past but a diagnosis had not been reached. A discussion relating to the extremely rare occurrence of intrathymic ectopic thyroid tissue and the surgical treatment of primary intrathoracic goiters is included.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e35-6 |
Journal | The Annals of thoracic surgery |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2012 |