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Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma as a Lateral Neck Cyst: A Cystic Metastatic Node versus an Ectopic Thyroid Tissue
Joint Authors
Rahmat, Frhana
Kumar Marutha Muthu, Ananth
S Raja Gopal, Navarasi
Jo Han, Soh
Yahaya, Azura Sharena
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common thyroid malignancy and frequently metastasizes to regional lymph nodes.
Occasionally, metastatic lymph nodes are palpable without the evidence of primary tumour.
Papillary thyroid carcinoma of lateral neck cyst is a rare condition.
It may arise from thyroid primary which underwent cystic degeneration or true malignant transformation of ectopic thyroid tissue.
Herein, we reported two cases with preoperative diagnosis of benign lateral neck cyst but postoperative histopathological results showed primary papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Ultrasonography and computed tomography of the neck in both cases showed no significant thyroid lesion.
However, the patient in C a s e 2 was subjected for total thyroidectomy and histopathological results showed the origin of primary tumour.
In conclusion, thorough investigations including total thyroidectomy are indicated in cases of papillary thyroid carcinoma of lateral neck cyst.
This practice is to ensure that this type of thyroid cancer can be detected earlier because it has a very good prognosis if treated earlier.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rahmat, Frhana& Kumar Marutha Muthu, Ananth& S Raja Gopal, Navarasi& Jo Han, Soh& Yahaya, Azura Sharena. 2018. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma as a Lateral Neck Cyst: A Cystic Metastatic Node versus an Ectopic Thyroid Tissue. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142983
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rahmat, Frhana…[et al.]. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma as a Lateral Neck Cyst: A Cystic Metastatic Node versus an Ectopic Thyroid Tissue. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142983
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rahmat, Frhana& Kumar Marutha Muthu, Ananth& S Raja Gopal, Navarasi& Jo Han, Soh& Yahaya, Azura Sharena. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma as a Lateral Neck Cyst: A Cystic Metastatic Node versus an Ectopic Thyroid Tissue. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142983
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1142983