Tracheal shift to right due to thyroid swelling

Tracheal shift to right due to thyroid swelling seen above the level of the clavicle. Tracheal compression can rarely cause stridor in this situation.

1. Tracheal shift to right on X-ray chest PA view
2. Rotated chest x-ray
3. Surgery – MCQ 12 – A 20 yr old girl with neck swelling and thyrotoxic symptoms
4. Factors causing shift of oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve to right – Medical mnemonic