Hürthle Cell Carcinoma in a Lingual Thyroid
2018 ◽
Vol 27
(5)
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pp. 489-492
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Objective: To present a case of lingual thyroid Hürthle cell carcinoma (HCC). Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A 37-year-old female presented with dysphagia and recurrent haemorrhage. Histopathology was suggestive of HCC; the tumour was excised by the trans-glossal approach which provided adequate exposure and helped avert external scarring or mandibular osteotomy. Histopathology showed a tumour-positive right lateral resection margin. This prompted referral to nuclear medicine for radio-iodine ablation. Conclusion: Lingual thyroid cases should be followed up closely and fine-needle aspiration biopsy should be considered when in doubt.
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2017 ◽
Vol 3
(2)
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pp. 462
2020 ◽