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Myasthenia gravis and intrathoracic goiter presenting as a combined cause of dysphagia.

Authors :
Alberto Guerrero-Paz, José
Itze Pérez-Álvarez, Claudia
Daniel Ibarra-Ibarra, Alan
Source :
Anales de Otorrinolaringología Mexicana. jul-sep2023, Vol. 68 Issue 3, p72-79. 8p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is common among general population. Nevertheless, it is more common among patients with thyroid neoplasms or neurologic disease, presenting as one of the first complaints. Dysphagia characteristics classify and dichotomize its management, often requiring a thorough assessment excluding organic disease. CLINICAL CASE: A 46-year-old male patient with dysphagia produced by extraesophageal compression due to goiter with a neurological spectrum due to myasthenia gravis. CONCLUSIONS: With this case, we highlight the difference between the clinical spectrum of both entities and the characteristics both share. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16655672
Volume :
68
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Anales de Otorrinolaringología Mexicana
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
172011627
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.24245/aorl.v68i2.8388