Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma of a Diffuse Sclerosing Variant: Ultrasonographic Monitoring from a Normal Thyroid Gland to Mass Formation
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 579-582, 2010.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma is uncommon and has a tendency for rapid growth and a higher incidence of cervical lymph node metastases. We experienced a case of a diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma in a 48-year-old man. This case showed benign features on initial ultrasonography and positron emission tomography (PET) scan. A new nodule was detected on follow-up ultrasonography that showed rapid enlargement. This case was confirmed by surgical excision. We herein describe the initial and follow-up ultrasonographic findings of a diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma.
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Main subject:
Neck Dissection
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Thyroid Neoplasms
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Carcinoma, Papillary
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Disease Progression
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Neoplasm Invasiveness
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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