Tumors Metastatic to Thyroid Neoplasms: A Case Report and Review
Author Information
Author(s): Todd M. Stevens, Alan T. Richards, Chhanda Bewtra, Poonam Sharma
Primary Institution: Creighton University Medical Center
Hypothesis
Metastasis to a primary thyroid neoplasm is exceedingly rare.
Conclusion
This study describes the 28th documented case of a tumor metastatic to a thyroid neoplasm, highlighting the rarity of such occurrences.
Supporting Evidence
- Metastasis into a primary thyroid neoplasm was synchronous in 33% of cases and metachronous in 67%.
- Follicular adenoma was the most common recipient thyroid neoplasm overall.
- Renal cell carcinoma was the most common neoplasm to metastasize to a primary thyroid neoplasm.
Takeaway
Sometimes, cancer from one part of the body can spread to another cancer in the thyroid, which is very rare. This study talks about one such case.
Methodology
The case report details a patient with lung carcinoma that metastasized to a follicular adenoma in the thyroid, along with a literature review.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report and a review of existing literature, which may not represent broader trends.
Participant Demographics
A 65-year-old white male.
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