Squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus masquerading as solitary thyroid nodule.
Indian J Cancer
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2005 Oct-Dec; 42(4): 205-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-50094
ABSTRACT
Secondary neoplasm of the thyroid mimicking a primary thyroid lesion is a rare finding, especially in an individual without a past history of malignancy. A case of squamous cell carcinoma metastatic to the thyroid (presenting as a solitary thyroid nodule), who had an unsuspected primary in the esophagus is described. Usually, multiple areas of the gland are involved in the secondary involvement of the thyroid. The clinical presentation of an apparently asymptomatic mass with neck lymphadenopathy, normal thyroid functions, and a cold nodule on 99mTcO4- thyroid scan can often lead to a misdiagnosis as primary thyroid neoplasm. The present case underscores the fact that due importance to the subtle signs and symptoms and a high degree of suspicion, whenever the histology is unusual for a thyroid primary, is needed and the workup should include ruling out other primary malignancies.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Biopsy, Needle
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Female
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Humans
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Esophageal Neoplasms
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Immunohistochemistry
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Follow-Up Studies
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Esophagoscopy
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Thyroid Nodule
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Risk Assessment
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Cancer
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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