Plasma Cell Granuloma of the Thyroid : A Conservative Approach to a Rare Condition and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Chadwick, D. R.
Barber, W. A.
Fernando, M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
We present a case of an 89-year-old female who attended our surgical endocrine clinic with a 3-month history of a left-sided neck lump.
There was no past medical history of thyroid disease.
Methods.
Following examination and further investigation, including core biopsy, a diagnosis of plasma cell granuloma of the thyroid was made.
Biochemical testing of thyroid function and Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody was in-keeping with an associated Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Results.
The patient was treated conservatively with thyroxine and regularly seen in clinic.
TSH levels improved and the lump showed signs of regression.
Conclusion.
Plasma cell granuloma of the thyroid is rare with only 16 previously reported cases.
We present a new approach to management without the use of surgery or steroids.
The literature is reviewed comparing clinico-pathological features and management of other reported cases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Barber, W. A.& Fernando, M.& Chadwick, D. R.. 2010. Plasma Cell Granuloma of the Thyroid : A Conservative Approach to a Rare Condition and Review of the Literature. Journal of Thyroid Research،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Barber, W. A.…[et al.]. Plasma Cell Granuloma of the Thyroid : A Conservative Approach to a Rare Condition and Review of the Literature. Journal of Thyroid Research No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Barber, W. A.& Fernando, M.& Chadwick, D. R.. Plasma Cell Granuloma of the Thyroid : A Conservative Approach to a Rare Condition and Review of the Literature. Journal of Thyroid Research. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502396
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502396