Goitre plongeant: intrathoracic goiter demonstrated by the Valsalva maneuver

The diagnosis of an intrathoracic goiter can, on occasion, be difficult to confirm. The Valsalva maneuver was found useful in making this diagnosis in 2 patients whose case histories are reported. Such goiters are termed plunging goiters. The phenomenon is discussed and the use of the Valsalva maneu...

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Published in:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1960-01, Vol.21 (1), p.90-94
Main Authors: PERKINS, Jr, H T, McINTOSH, H D, BOINEAU, J P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Goiter - diagnosis
Goiter, Substernal
Humans
Old Medline
Radiography, Thoracic
Valsalva Maneuver
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Summary:The diagnosis of an intrathoracic goiter can, on occasion, be difficult to confirm. The Valsalva maneuver was found useful in making this diagnosis in 2 patients whose case histories are reported. Such goiters are termed plunging goiters. The phenomenon is discussed and the use of the Valsalva maneuver in demonstrating such lesions is emphasized.
ISSN:0009-7322
1524-4539
DOI:10.1161/01.CIR.21.1.90