Successful Treatment of Cavernous Sinus Metastasis from Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma with Lenvatinib
10.11106/ijt.2020.13.1.60
- Author:
Tee Sin LEE
1
;
Anna SEE
;
Caleb LIM
;
Xin Yong HUANG
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Changi General Hospital
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:International Journal of Thyroidology
2020;13(1):60-63
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
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Abstract:
Radioiodine-refractory distant metastases in well-differentiated thyroid carcinomas are rare but pose a significant diagnostic and management challenge. Follicular thyroid carcinoma which is a type of well-differentiated carcinoma, is known for its hematogenous spread. Various sites of distant metastasis have been described. We report the first-ever case of radioiodine-refractory metastasis at the cavernous sinus, arising from follicular thyroid carcinoma. The atypical site of metastasis and management complexity of radioiodine-refractory disease is discussed in this article.
