Adenomatous multinodular goiter causing airway obstruction in an infant

Laryngoscope. 2014 Nov;124(11):2636-9. doi: 10.1002/lary.24677. Epub 2014 May 2.

Abstract

Nontoxic adenomatous multinodular goiter (AMNG) in infants is a rare condition. We discuss an extremely rare case of a nontoxic AMNG in a 3-month-old female presenting with airway obstruction. Surgical resection of the mass was performed to reduce the burden on the airway and for diagnosis. The literature is reviewed, and the clinical characteristics, pathology, and surgical treatment are discussed.

Keywords: Adenomatous multinodular goiter; airway obstruction; mediastinum; neck mass; pediatric.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / complications*
  • Adenoma / diagnosis
  • Adenoma / surgery
  • Airway Obstruction / etiology*
  • Airway Obstruction / pathology
  • Airway Obstruction / surgery
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Goiter, Nodular / complications*
  • Goiter, Nodular / pathology*
  • Goiter, Nodular / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Infant
  • Laryngoscopy / methods
  • Rare Diseases
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / complications*
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Thyroidectomy / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome