A Case Report of a Large Goiter Resulting in Tracheal Deviation.

ABSTRACT: This is a case report of an extremely large mediastinal mass resulting in tracheal deviation in an 82-year-old female. Such a high degree of both goiter size and tracheal deviation is unusual in Western populations and highlights the potential dangers for patients with unknown mediastinal masses who may require intubation. Because this patient presented with altered mental status after a fall, intubation was considered for airway protection until a trauma chest x-ray revealed the previously unknown mass. Fortunately, this patient was able to protect her airway. In this report, we summarize the case and the latest literature about the dangers of intubation of patients with mediastinal masses. Paralyzing these patients often compromises their airways due to the loss of muscle tone which prev

SUBMITTER: Powell T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10332692 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature