Thyroglossal duct carcinoma with concurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma: A case report
https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v35i1.1287
- Author:
Anna Claudine F. Lahoz
1
;
Precious Eunice R. Grullo
1
;
Ryner Jose C. Carrillo
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines Manila
2. Department of Anatomy College of Medicine University of the Philippines Manila
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Thyroglossal carcinoma
- MeSH:
Thyroglossal Cyst;
Thyroid Cancer, Papillary
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2020;35(1):63-65
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:To report a case of thyroglossal duct carcinoma with concurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma
Methods:Design: Case Report.
Setting: Tertiary National University Hospital.
Patient: One.
Results:A 46-year-old woman was diagnosed with thyroglossal duct carcinoma after undergoing a Sistrunk procedure. Due to presence of thyroid nodules, the patient underwent second stage thyroidectomy with central neck dissection which revealed papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Conclusion:Thyroglossal duct carcinomas are rare entities and there is no current consensus regarding their management. Difficulties arise in the diagnosis of these tumors as they present similarly to benign thyroglossal duct cysts. Most cases are diagnosed postoperatively. Proper preoperative assessment including head and neck examination, biopsy, and radiologic imaging is necessary to recognize patients who could benefit from more aggressive management.
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