Table 1.
Type | Localization | Anatomy |
---|---|---|
I | Anterior mediastinum | Located on anterior of the trachea, major vessels and RLN |
II | Posterior mediastinum | Located on posterior of the trachea, major vessels and RLN |
IIA | Ipsilateral enlargement | |
IIB | Contralateral enlargement | |
IIB1 | Enlargement to both posterior trachea and posterior esophagus | |
IIB2 | Enlargement to between trachea and esophagus | |
III | Mediastinal Goiter Only | Unrelated to the cervical thyroid |