Unexpected Complication of a Multinodular Goitre

Unexpected Complication of a Multinodular Goitre

Multinodular goitre is the most common thyroid gland disorder. It can cause hyperthyroidism and mechanical complaints such as tracheal compression or dysphagia. We report a unique case of a patient with a toxic multinodular goitre presenting with a deep venous thrombosis of the left arm due to direc...

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Main Authors: Paulien van Hauten, Gysele Bleumink, Marcel Hovens, Ton Rijnders, Ruth Ekhart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2016-02-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
Hyperthyroidism, multinodular goitre, venous thromboembolism
Online Access:http://ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/363
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Summary:Multinodular goitre is the most common thyroid gland disorder. It can cause hyperthyroidism and mechanical complaints such as tracheal compression or dysphagia. We report a unique case of a patient with a toxic multinodular goitre presenting with a deep venous thrombosis of the left arm due to direct local compression of blood flow.
ISSN:2284-2594

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