Title: An enigmatic presentation of concurrent papillary carcinoma in thyroid and thyroglossal cyst: a dual challenge
Authors: Dr Fida Harish A T, Dr R Balaji, Dr Sriprakash Duraiswamy
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v13i05.11
Abstract
In the realm of thyroid malignancies, the coexistence of concurrent papillary carcinoma in both the thyroid gland and thyroglossal cyst presents a unique and intriguing clinical scenario. We present an unusual case of 40 year old female with these dual papillary carcinoma who underwent total thyroidectomy with thyroglossal cyst excision with left selective neck dissection followed by I-131 radiation ablation therapy. On follow up, the patient was found to have papillary carcinoma cervical metastasis on the contralateral side 2 months later and was treated by right functional neck dissection. Through this case report, we aim to contribute to the complexities associated with such coexisting papillary carcinomas, emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluation and tailored therapeutic approaches in managing these intricate cases.
Keywords: papillary carcinoma, thyroid, thyroglossal duct cyst.
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