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Chondrosarcoma metastasis in the thyroid gland: a case report

Authors: Youssef Darouassi, Mohamed Mliha Touati, Mehdi Chihani, Karim Nadour, Mostapha Boussouga, Haddou Ammar, Brahim Bouaity

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Introduction

Chondrosarcoma metastases in the thyroid gland are exceptional. To the best of our knowledge, only two cases have been previously reported in the literature. Here we report the third case.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 51-year-old Arab woman who presented in 2011 with a diaphyseal chondrosarcoma of her right tibia treated by surgery. In the last quarter of 2013, she presented a hard mass in her thyroid gland with dyspnea and a right laryngeal paresis. She underwent a debulking surgery with tracheostomy in order to prevent difficulty in respiration. The final pathology revealed the diagnosis of a chondrosarcoma metastasis within her thyroid gland. She died several days later.

Conclusions

Even if primary and metastatic chondrosarcomas of the thyroid gland are exceptional, they should be considered in the differential diagnosis of thyroid gland masses. The prognosis is poor but surgery may help preserve quality of life.

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Title: Chondrosarcoma metastasis in the thyroid gland: a case report
Authors: Youssef Darouassi
Mohamed Mliha Touati
Mehdi Chihani
Karim Nadour
Mostapha Boussouga
Haddou Ammar
Brahim Bouaity
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-157

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Chondrosarcoma metastasis in the thyroid gland: a case report

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Case presentation

Conclusions

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