"Goiter, Substernal" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D006045
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C19.874.283.601
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| Concept/Terms |
Goiter, Substernal- Goiter, Substernal
- Goiters, Substernal
- Substernal Goiters
- Substernal Goiter
Goiter, Intrathoracic- Goiter, Intrathoracic
- Goiters, Intrathoracic
- Intrathoracic Goiters
- Intrathoracic Goiter
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