Malignant Transformation of Nodular Hyperplasia in the Thyroid: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2007.57.6.507
- Author:
Hyun Sin IN
1
;
Dong Wook KIM
;
Hye Kyoung YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Korea. dwultra@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Focal nodular hyperplasia;
Cell transformation, neoplastic;
Thyroid neoplasm;
Thyroid, US
- MeSH:
Carcinogenesis;
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic;
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia;
Hyperplasia*;
Thyroid Gland*;
Thyroid Neoplasms;
Thyroid Nodule
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2007;57(6):507-509
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Thyroid carcinogenesis is traditionally thought to originate 'de novo'. However, it is debatable whether a malignant transformation can possibly arise from a benign thyroid nodule, as suggested for the malignant transformation of a thyroid adenoma. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have been performed addressing the malignant transformation of nodular hyperplasia in the thyroid gland. Here, we report a case of nodular hyperplasia with focally malignant degeneration.
