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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) can be associated with large goiters. Thyroidectomy significantly reduced the need for continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) in one patient, highlighting the goiter

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pulmonology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is linked to various predisposing factors like obesity and nasal obstruction.
  • The association between OSAS and hypothyroidism or large goiters is less studied.
  • Large goiters can cause airway compression, potentially contributing to OSAS.

Observation:

  • A case study of an obese patient with a large, euthyroid goiter and severe OSAS (AHI of 31/hour).
  • The patient required significant nCPAP support (14 cmH2O) initially.
  • Weight loss alone did not improve OSAS, but thyroidectomy led to a substantial reduction in nCPAP requirement (4 cmH2O).

Findings:

  • Thyroidectomy resolved the upper airway obstruction contributing to OSAS in this patient.

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  • Post-thyroidectomy, OSAS severity remained similar without nCPAP, but the required pressure support was drastically reduced.
  • Polysomnographic evaluation is crucial for managing nCPAP discontinuation after thyroidectomy.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider OSAS in patients presenting with large goiters.
    • Thyroidectomy may be an effective treatment for OSAS in selected patients with goiters.
    • Management strategies for OSAS should be individualized, especially after interventions like thyroidectomy.