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Riedel's struma (medicine)


Riedel's struma -->
Riedel's thyroiditis


A rare fibrous induration of the thyroid gland, with adhesion to adjacent structures, which may cause tracheal compression.

Synonym: chronic fibrous thyroiditis, ligneous struma, ligneous thyroiditis, Riedel's disease, Riedel's struma.