Han Zhiming, Feng Lei, Wang Nan
Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.
First Clinical Medical School, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China.
Front Oncol. 2025 Aug 13;15:1651824. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1651824. eCollection 2025.
Substernal goiter (SG) refers to an enlargement of the thyroid gland that extends below the sternal notch or clavicle. While most cases are benign, a few may be malignant. Surgical resection is the standard treatment for SGs that cause clinical symptoms. This case report presents a 60-year-old female SG patient with a history of thyroidectomy and congenital vascular anomalies, who developed symptoms including significant airway compression and difficulty swallowing liquids. Following a detailed imaging and pathological evaluation, ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation was performed at the patient's request. The procedure was successful and led to a favorable clinical outcome. This case highlights a potential alternative treatment approach for patients with SG, particularly those for whom surgery may pose additional risks.
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