Rare Case of Liver Metastasis in Thyroid Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Adamidou Alexandra, Kotsaftis Panagiotis, Vlachou Maria, Haritanti Afroditi, Xanthakis Ioannis, Zantidis Anestis, Ntaios George
Primary Institution: First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, AHEPA Hospital, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
Conclusion
Solitary, large hepatic metastasis may constitute a rare complication in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma.
Supporting Evidence
- Hepatic metastases are extremely rare in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma.
- The patient presented with voice hoarseness, dyspnoea, and a large neck mass.
- Imaging revealed a large, nodular mass in the right hepatic lobe.
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma.
- Liver biopsy showed infiltrations by poorly differentiated anaplastic cells.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 78-year-old man who had a rare case of liver cancer that started from his thyroid. Even though it's unusual, it shows that thyroid cancer can spread to the liver.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's symptoms, examinations, imaging, biopsies, and treatment.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
78-year-old Greek man.
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