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The patient's goiter after her initial visit to the hospital.
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Upon physical examination of the goiter (Figure 1), it appeared to be very firm to touch.
M99Tc SPECT CT scan showing the profusely enlarged goiter with retrotracheal disposition. The trachea is compressed and displaced to the right.
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Imaging showed hyperplasia of both lobes of the thyroid gland with marked retrotracheal and retroclavicular disposition (Figure 2).
CT scan 6 months post-op showing successful reduction in goiter size through medical treatment.
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A follow-up evaluation at the 6-month mark showed no tracheal narrowing on the CT scan (Figure 3).