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Tuesday, 29 January 2013

Complications of Multinodular Goitre

Complications of Multinodular Goitre

  • Mechanical Compression of Trachea/Oesophagus              ( Produces Dyspnoea & Dysphagia)
  • Secondary Thyrotoxicosis
  • Calcification of nodule
  • Degeneration of nodule
  • Haemorrhage in to the nodule ( Produces Pain & sudden enlargement of thyroid gland)
  • Malignant Transformation( Follicular/Papillary Carcinoma)
  • Cosmetic Disfigurement

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