Collision Tumor of the Thyroid: A Case of Papillary and Squamous Carcinoma
Author Information
Author(s): Walvekar Rohan R, Kane Subhadra V, D'Cruz Anil K
Primary Institution: Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
Hypothesis
To document a rare case of a collision tumor involving a follicular variant of papillary carcinoma and squamous carcinoma in the thyroid.
Conclusion
Collision tumors of the thyroid are rare and require careful diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
Supporting Evidence
- The collision tumor presented in this case is the first documented instance of its kind in the thyroid.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the independent origins of the two tumors.
- The patient was treated with surgery and planned for adjuvant therapies.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had two different types of cancer in her thyroid at the same time, which is very unusual.
Methodology
The patient underwent total thyroidectomy with central compartment clearance and bilateral selective neck dissections, followed by adjuvant therapies.
Limitations
Short follow-up period limited the ability to study the disease course.
Participant Demographics
A 65-year-old woman.
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