Congenital Goiter, Is it a Medical or Surgical Disease?

Congenital Goiter, Is it a Medical or Surgical Disease?

Author(s)

Marwa A. Mohamed Mai A. Nasser, Haya M. Al Khayyat,  Mohammed H. Al Shehabi,

Abstract

Presentation of congenital goiter (CG) with upper airway obstruction is uncommon. Limited

literature is available with regards to the approach and outcome of such patients.

A two-month-old boy was born with diffuse goiter. He presented with stridor and respiratory

distress requiring immediate intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Thyroid function tests, neck

ultrasound, neck X-ray, CT neck and thyroid scan revealed diffuse goiter with retrosternal

extension and airway obstruction. The neck swelling reduced and symptoms resolved following a conservative management.

Bahrain Medical Bulletin

Bahrain Med Bull 2020; 42 (1): 70 – 72

Available on: https://www.bahrainmedicalbulletin.com/MARCH2020/MAR2020_CONGENITAL.pdf)