Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association
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Case Reports
Chylothorax associated with substernal goiter treated with transcervical thyroidectomy.
Substernal goiters are frequently associated with compressive symptoms. Compression of the trachea and esophagus are common, whereas thoracic duct compression is a rare occurrence. ⋯ Chylothorax is a rare sequela of substernal goiters. It can be managed with thyroidectomy. Sternotomy was avoided in this case.