Abstract
A 32-year-old woman had a progressive euthyroid goitre and dyspnoea. Pemberton's sign was found to be positive: elevation of both arms resulted in an inspiratory stridor and venous congestion. Symptoms and signs resolved after total thyroidectomy.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dyspnea / etiology
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Female
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Goiter, Nodular / diagnosis*
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Goiter, Nodular / physiopathology
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Goiter, Nodular / surgery
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Humans
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Physical Examination / methods
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Posture*
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Recurrence
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Respiratory Sounds / etiology
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Thyroidectomy