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Terme préférentiel

Goiter, Substernal  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • An enlarged THYROID GLAND with at least 50% of the gland situated behind the STERNUM. It is an unusual presentation of an intrathoracic goiter. Substernal goiters frequently cause compression on the TRACHEA leading to deviation, narrowing, and respiratory symptoms. A goiter that grows behind the STERNUM and CLAVICLE.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Substernal Goiter

Traductions

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PR9RSXSF-V

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 30/06/2005