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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Case Reports

Background:

  • Giant goiters, though rare, can cause significant neck and thoracic structure compression.
  • Vascular compression by thyroid masses can lead to diverse and severe clinical manifestations.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old male presented with recurrent syncope upon right head rotation and discomfort when supine.
  • CT imaging revealed a large thyroid mass compressing the right carotid artery and carotid sinus.

Findings:

  • Surgical removal of a 1,473g thyroid mass via right thyroid lobectomy.
  • Post-operative resolution of all syncopal episodes and associated symptoms.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical need to consider vascular compression in the differential diagnosis of syncope, especially in patients with large goiters.
  • Surgical intervention for giant goiters causing vascular compromise can effectively alleviate neurological symptoms.