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*Jugular vein compression or thrombosis (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *[[Jugular vein compression]] or [[thrombosis]] (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Superior vena cava syndrome (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | *[[Superior vena cava syndrome]] (Rare) <ref name="pmid4913941">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siderys H, Rowe GA |title=Superior vena caval syndrome caused by intrathoracic goiter |journal=Am Surg |volume=36 |issue=7 |pages=446–50 |year=1970 |pmid=4913941 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
*Normal vesicular breath sounds | *Normal vesicular breath sounds | ||
*Wheeze may be present as a result of compression of the gland over the trachea | *[[Wheeze]] may be present as a result of compression of the gland over the trachea | ||
*Tracheal deviation or compression may be seen in some cases | *[[Tracheal deviation]] or compression may be seen in some cases | ||
*Stridor may be seen in some cases | *[[Stridor]] may be seen in some cases | ||
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===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Physical examination of patients with Goiter is usually remarkable for swelling at the base of the neck.
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with Goiter is usually remarkable for swelling at the base of the neck
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with Goiter usually appear with a cosmetic distortion of the neck along with a lump at the base of the neck and are asymptomatic in general.
Vital Signs
Skin
- Moist skin
HEENT
- Exophthalmosis
Neck
- Jugular vein compression or thrombosis (Rare) [1]
- Superior vena cava syndrome (Rare) [1]
Lungs
- Normal vesicular breath sounds
- Wheeze may be present as a result of compression of the gland over the trachea
- Tracheal deviation or compression may be seen in some cases
- Stridor may be seen in some cases
Heart
- Normal S1 and S2.
Abdomen
- Normal abdominal findings.
Back
- Normal findings observed
Genitourinary
- Normal findings observed
Neuromuscular
Extremities
- Normal findings observed