Bilateral Displacement of the Common Carotid Arteries by a Large Goiter.

Authors

Lexian J McBain
Joe Iwanaga
Rod J Oskouian, Neurosurgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, USA.Follow
Marios Loukas
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-13-2018

Publication Title

Cureus

Keywords

anatomy; cadaver; common carotid artery; goiter; thyroid gland

Abstract

Large goiters are less common in the developing world due to the use of iodized salt. However, these are seen occasionally. Herein, we report a case of very large goiter identified in a cadaver. This case is also of interest due to the significant lateral displacement of the common carotid arteries (CCA) and the midline shift of the trachea. This case and the salient literature addressing this topic have been discussed.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Department

Neurosciences

Recommended Citation

McBain, Lexian J; Iwanaga, Joe; Oskouian, Rod J; Loukas, Marios; and Tubbs, R Shane, "Bilateral Displacement of the Common Carotid Arteries by a Large Goiter." (2018). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 959.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/959