Introduction: Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the thyroid gland is a very rare entity. The prognosis is very poor with a short survival time. The aim of this article is to report a case of a SCC of the thyroid gland in a 68-year-old woman, emphasizing how complicate is the operation and the adequate treatment of this disease. Case Report: A 68-year -old woman presented with rapidly growing neck mass with hoarseness and compressive symptoms. Physical examination revealed a hard fixed tumor with right sided vocal cord palsy. Histopathological result confirmed the diagnosis of SCC of the thyroid. PET/CT scan excluded the possibility of other primary malignancies. A surgical intervention was performed, however the patient died in the middle of the palliative radiation therapy. Conclusion: SCC of the thyroid gland is a great challenge for the surgeon and also for the multidisciplinary team to come up with the best treatment option which is suitable for the patient due to its unfavorable prognosis.
PRIMARY SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE THYROID GLAND - CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
