title: Mediastinal goiter and superior vena cava syndrome.
abstract: Mediastinal goiter as a cause of superior vena cava syndrome and tracheal compression is rare. A case is presented, the literature is reviewed and the otolaryngologic implications are emphasized.
mesh_terms: D006045:Goiter, Substernal / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D013577:Syndrome; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior