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Substernal goiter

MONDO:0006986

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.

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Disease (680) Thyroid gland disorder (89) Endocrine system disorder (72) Human disease (14) Goiter (11) Disease by body system or component (0)
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  • New hope for goiter sufferers: blocking blood flow to nodules may ease breathing trouble

    Symptom relief Recruiting now

    This study is testing a procedure called thyroid artery embolization (TAE) for people with large thyroid nodules that press on the throat or windpipe, causing symptoms like trouble swallowing or breathing. The procedure blocks blood flow to the nodules to shrink them. Researchers…

    Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke • Aim: Symptom relief

    Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC

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