Familial adenomatosis polyposis associated papillary thyroid carcinoma- cribriform morular variant: A case report.
- Author:
Jennifer A. WINTER
1
;
Michelle C. PAYAGEN
1
;
Mathew B. BAWAYAN
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Cribriform Morular Variant
- MeSH: Human; Female; Adult: 25-44 Yrs Old; Familial Adenomatous Polyposis; Adenomatous Polyposis Coli; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary; Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
- From: Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties 2025;80(1):20-23
- CountryPhilippines
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Abstract:
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is a multi-tumoral syndrome that includes neoplasms in the duodenum, brain, pancreas and thyroid. The Cribriform Morular Variant (CMV) is a rare form of Papillary Thyroid Cancer seen in patients with FAP. Presented here is a 32 year old female who initially presented with an anterior neck mass followed years later by a rectal mass. She was diagnosed with FAP and colorectal adenocarcinoma and underwent total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy. She subsequently underwent a total thyroidectomy which revealed CMV Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma (CMV-PTC). Since FAP can have diverse presentations, a high index of suspicion is needed in order to make an earlier diagnosis to reduce potential morbidity and mortality. Papillary thyroid carcinoma can predate colonic polyposis. Identifying CMV-PTC early on can serve as an opportunity diagnose FAP early.