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Thyroid carcinoma in intrathoracic goiter

M Nervi1, P Iacconi, C Spinelli

  • 1Department of Endocrine Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy.

Langenbeck'S Archives of Surgery
|December 22, 1998
PubMed
Summary

A thoracic incision is rarely needed for intrathoracic goiter but essential for suspected thyroid carcinoma, offering better surgical outcomes. Intrathoracic thyroid carcinoma often presents as aggressive, rare types with poor survival rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Intrathoracic goiters are typically managed with cervical incisions.
  • Thoracic approaches are reserved for complex cases with adhesions, aberrant vasculature, or suspected malignancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the necessity and outcomes of thoracic surgical approaches for intrathoracic goiter.
  • To analyze the characteristics and survival rates of intrathoracic thyroid carcinoma.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 5263 goiter surgeries.
  • Analysis of 44 patients requiring thoracic incisions (sternotomy or thoracotomy).
  • Detailed review of 9 cases with intrathoracic thyroid carcinoma.

Main Results:

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  • Thoracic incisions were required in only 44 patients (0.83%).
  • Malignancy was found in 9 of these cases.
  • No perioperative mortality was observed in the thoracic group.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracic surgery is more frequently indicated for intrathoracic thyroid carcinoma, facilitating radical excision and bleeding control.
  • Intrathoracic thyroid carcinomas are often anaplastic or rare, associated with poorer survival than cervical counterparts.