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Thyroid leiomyosarcoma: presentation of two cases and review of the literature / Leiomiossarcoma da tireoide: apresentação de dois casos e revisão da literatura
Şahin, Mehmet İlhan; Vural, Alperen; Yüce, İmdat; Çağlı, Sedat; Deniz, Kemal; Güney, Ercihan.
  • Şahin, Mehmet İlhan; Erciyes University. KBB Klinigi. Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Kayseri. TR
  • Vural, Alperen; Erciyes University. KBB Klinigi. Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Kayseri. TR
  • Yüce, İmdat; Erciyes University. KBB Klinigi. Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Kayseri. TR
  • Çağlı, Sedat; Erciyes University. KBB Klinigi. Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Kayseri. TR
  • Deniz, Kemal; Erciyes University. KBB Klinigi. Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Kayseri. TR
  • Güney, Ercihan; Erciyes University. KBB Klinigi. Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Kayseri. TR
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 82(6): 715-721, Oct.-Dec. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-828246
ABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction: Leiomyosarcoma is a tumor which is rarely seen in the thyroid gland. The diagnosis may be difficult and the treatment is controversial. Objective: The objective of the study is to review the literature about a rare malignant disease of the thyroid gland which has high mortality. Methods: Two cases of thyroid leiomyosarcoma are presented and the previous 23 cases in the current literature are reviewed. Results: A total of 25 cases of thyroid leiomyosarcoma are reviewed; the most common complaint was rapidly growing anterior neck mass, and ten of the 25 patients had distant metastasis at the initial admission. Fifteen of the 25 patients died with the disease in the first 12 months after the diagnosis. Conclusion: The differential diagnosis of thyroid leiomyosarcoma is important and should be performed with other malignancies of the gland, especially with anaplastic carcinoma. The prognosis is poor and there is no consensus regarding the treatment.
RESUMO
Resumo Introdução: Leiomiossarcoma é um tumor raramente observado na glândula tireoide. O diagnóstico pode ser difícil e o tratamento é controverso. Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi revisar a literatura sobre um tumor raro da glândula tireoide que possui alto índice de mortalidade. Método: Dois casos de leiomiossarcoma da tireoide são apresentados, e os 23 casos anteriores relatados na literatura atual foram revisados. Resultados: Um total de 25 casos de leiomiossarcoma da tireoide foi revisado. A queixa mais comum foi o rápido crescimento de um tumor cervical anterior; 10 dos 25 pacientes apresentavam metástases distantes no momento da admissão. Quinze dos 25 pacientes foram a óbito nos primeiros 12 meses após o diagnóstico. Conclusão: O diagnóstico diferencial de leiomiossarcoma da tireoide é importante e deve ser feito com outras doenças malignas da glândula, especialmente carcinoma anaplásico. O prognóstico é ruim e não há consenso em relação ao tratamento.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Thyroid Neoplasms / Leiomyosarcoma Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey Institution/Affiliation country: Erciyes University/TR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Thyroid Neoplasms / Leiomyosarcoma Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey Institution/Affiliation country: Erciyes University/TR