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Papillary carcinoma in a thyroglossal duct remnant : a case report and discussion on management
Joint Authors
Sabra, Umar
Basha, Walid M.
Uthman, Mutazz
Source
Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (30 Jul. 2014), pp.159-163, 5 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Society of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Science
Publication Date
2014-07-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objective : Thyroglossal duct carcinoma is a malignant tumor arising within a thyroglossal remnant.
It is a rare entity, seen generally in adults, and characterized by relatively non-aggressive behavior.
This case is presented because of its rarity and the presence of cervical lymph node metastasis.
Case report : A 37-year-old female patient presented with a slowly and progressively growing mid-line neck mass.
Neck ultrasound and computed tomography scanning revealed a mid-line sub-mental pre-hyoid highly enhancing neck mass, bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy, and tiny nodules in both lobes of the thyroid gland.
Fine needle aspiration cytology of the neck mass revealed papillary thyroid carcinoma.
The patient underwent total thyroidectomy, Sistrunk procedure, bilateral level I–IV neck dissection, and postoperative I131 ablation and hormonal suppression with thyroxine.
The patient has been disease free for 1 year after the operation.
Conclusion : Computed tomography scanning and fine-needle aspiration cytology enhance the preoperative diagnosis.
Sistrunk procedure is the standard treatment with a clinically and radiologically normal thyroid gland, while the more aggressive treatment is necessary in advanced cases.
The concept of prognostic risk groups should be used to identify patients who would need a more aggressive approach.
The prognosis is generally excellent with adequate treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sabra, Umar& Basha, Walid M.& Uthman, Mutazz. 2014. Papillary carcinoma in a thyroglossal duct remnant : a case report and discussion on management. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences،Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.159-163.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-385284
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sabra, Umar…[et al.]. Papillary carcinoma in a thyroglossal duct remnant : a case report and discussion on management. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Vol. 15, no. 2 (Jul. 2014), pp.159-163.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-385284
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sabra, Umar& Basha, Walid M.& Uthman, Mutazz. Papillary carcinoma in a thyroglossal duct remnant : a case report and discussion on management. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences. 2014. Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.159-163.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-385284
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 162-163
Record ID
BIM-385284