title: [The superior vena cava syndrome secondary to a benign intrathoracic goiter: a case report and review of the literature].
abstract: The clinical case of a female patient suffering a benign retrosternal goitre which first appeared as a superior vena cava syndrome, is presented. After confirming the diagnosis with an intrathoracic CT scan, a subtotal bilateral thyroidectomy was performed resulting in a complete remission of the clinical picture. A literature review is performed commenting on some clinical, diagnostic and therapeutical aspects.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital del INSALUD, Barbastro, Huesca.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ziad
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lacasa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Serrano
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Aznar
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Garrapiz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006045:Goiter, Substernal / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013965:Thyroidectomy
vernacular_title: Síndrome de la vena cava superior secundario a bocio benigno intratorácico: presentación de un caso y revisión de la literatura.