Spindle epithelial tumor with thymus-like differentiation of the thyroid in a 70-year-old man
Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
;
: 337-341, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Spindle epithelial tumor with thymus-like differentiation (SETTLE) is a very rare tumor of the thyroid gland mostly occurring in young patients. The imaging findings of SETTLE tumors are yet to be defined. However, they are usually described as well-defined heterogeneously enhanced masses on CT scan. The current case has the potential growth as compared with a 2009 chest radiography. We took into account the possibility of SETTLE in the case of a bulky mass in patients over 70 years old, particularly in the lower neck. Herein, we report a case of the oldest patient so far. The patient underwent a right lobectomy of the thyroid and mass excision. Follow-up CT scans after 6 months revealed no local recurrence. Surgery is the gold standard treatment for SETTLE. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy could be another possible option for patients with advanced stage SETTLE.
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Assunto principal:
Radioterapia
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Recidiva
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Tórax
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Glândula Tireoide
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Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide
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Radiografia
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Seguimentos
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Tratamento Farmacológico
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Pescoço
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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