RETROSTERNAL GOITER: CLINICAL CASE AND DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES

Аннотация

Cervicomedullary goiter (retrosternal goiter) is a pathologic enlargement of the thyroid gland in which a significant portion of its tissue extends behind the sternum. Introduction: According to the available literature, the incidence of goiter with cervicothoracic location ranges from 10-15% of the total number of thyroid diseases. The main method of treatment for such patients is surgery. Purpose: To outline the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of sternal goiter in clinical practice. We present a clinical case: A patient who was in RSNPCE Samarkand branch in 2024 took part in our observation. Research results: After the performed surgery, the patient's condition was satisfied, complaints disappeared. Levothyroxine sodium 50 mcg 1 tablet 1 time in the morning on empty stomach was prescribed. It was recommended to take tests for thyroid hormones in a month, as well as further dispensary observation and treatment in a polyclinic by an endocrinologist at the place of residence. Conclusion: Thus, the pruritic goiter can have various clinical manifestations - from asymptomatic course to pronounced respiratory insufficiency.