Ms. Nga, a 77-year-old woman, discovered a goiter 30 years ago but did not seek regular check-ups or treatment. Now, the goiter hangs down into her chest, causing difficulty breathing and swallowing. Initially, it was just a small thyroid nodule without symptoms. In 2014, the nodule grew large and was visible in her neck. The doctor recommended surgery, but Ms. Nga was hesitant due to underlying health conditions. However, as the tumor grew, she sought treatment.
According to MSc. Le Thi Ngoc Hang from Tam Anh General Hospital, Ms. Nga had a large multinodular goiter compressing her trachea and esophagus. Surgery was necessary to remove the tumor and alleviate pressure on her respiratory and eating tracts.
Although there were risks of bleeding, infection, and other complications associated with the surgery, the doctor proceeded with the two-hour procedure.
The results showed that Ms. Nga’s goiter was benign with a low chance of recurrence.
Ms. Nga recovered well after five days of hospitalization and was discharged.
Goiters can form due to various factors such as iodine deficiency, family history, age gender radiation therapy obesity and other health conditions.
Mediastinal goiters extend from the neck into the chest and can impact breathing aesthetics.
Treatment options depend on the cause symptoms complications of the goiter.
Small tumors may be monitored while large goiters require surgery or other interventions.
Prevention of benign goiters includes consuming iodine-rich foods maintaining a healthy lifestyle seeking medical attention for any abnormal neck growths avoiding foods that inhibit iodine absorption adopting healthy habits reducing risk developing goiters.
Regular check-ups prompt treatment for any concerning symptoms essential managing thyroid conditions.
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