Open AccessCase report: An interesting case of large colloid goiter with dyspnea
Author(s) -
Jaya Prakasha Mayya,
Nabin Gautam,
Apar Pokharel,
Bikash Pandey
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of college of medical sciences-nepal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2091-0673
pISSN - 2091-0657
DOI - 10.3126/jcmsn.v13i4.18680
Subject(s) - medicine , goiter , thyroid , endocrine system , iodine deficiency , thyroid nodules , fine needle aspiration cytology , radiology , iodine , surgery , pathology , cytology , hormone , materials science , metallurgy
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.