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01-06-2019 | Median Neck Cyst | Case Report

Papillary Carcinoma in Thyroglossal Cyst: an Unusual Case

Authors: Amitabh Jena, Rashmi Patnayak, Subhashree Santisudha, Jitendra Narayan Senapati, Jyotiranjan Pani, Adya kinkara Panda

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 2/2019

Abstract

Malignancy developing in thyroglossal cysts is very rare. Papillary carcinoma is the most common histopathological type of carcinoma encountered in thyroglossal cysts followed by squamous cell carcinoma. A 50-year-old male presented with a midline neck swelling. After ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration cytology, he underwent Sistrunk operation for removal of the thyroglossal cyst. The histopathology was reported as papillary carcinoma of the thyroid. So, he underwent total thyroidectomy, which showed foci of papillary microcarcinoma. Clinical awareness of this rare condition is essential for proper management. Possibility of malignancy arising in thyroglossal cysts should be considered in elderly patients.

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Title: Papillary Carcinoma in Thyroglossal Cyst: an Unusual Case
Authors: Amitabh Jena
Rashmi Patnayak
Subhashree Santisudha
Jitendra Narayan Senapati
Jyotiranjan Pani
Adya kinkara Panda
Publication date: 01-06-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Keywords: Median Neck Cyst
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 2/2019
Print ISSN: 0975-7651
Electronic ISSN: 0976-6952
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-019-00898-6

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