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08-12-2022 | Metastasis | Clinical Report

Distant Metastasis as the First Presentation of Thyroid Carcinoma

Authors: Mohammad Talebpour, Hossein Zabihi Mahmoudabadi, Khosrow Najjari, Reza Hajebi, Ehsan Rahimpour, Maryam Bahreini

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 2/2023

Abstract

Introduction

Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine cancer which may manifest with unusual presentations. We addressed distant metastases as the first presentations of thyroid carcinoma in several patients, though previously considered to occur rarely.

Methods

In this case series, 10 patients are introduced with signs and symptoms of distant metastasis. Detailed history, physical examination, laboratory data, and histopathologic final report of thyroid cancer are presented.

Conclusion

Although it seems unusual to discover a distant metastasis without abnormal thyroid examination, several reports of similar findings urge the need to improve screening process. It is prudent to bear in mind these presentations for early detection of thyroid carcinoma.

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Title: Distant Metastasis as the First Presentation of Thyroid Carcinoma
Authors: Mohammad Talebpour
Hossein Zabihi Mahmoudabadi
Khosrow Najjari
Reza Hajebi
Ehsan Rahimpour
Maryam Bahreini
Publication date: 08-12-2022
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Metastasis
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Endocrine Cancer
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 2/2023
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-022-03343-3

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Distant Metastasis as the First Presentation of Thyroid Carcinoma

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Conclusion

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Introduction

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