A rare case of primary thyroid amyloidosis.
Int J Surg Case Rep
; 53: 179-181, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Amyloid goiter is due to the deposition of amyloid in the thyroid, resulting with enlargement of the gland and compressive symptoms. CASE We herein present a case of a 45-year-old male patient who complained of a big swelling in the neck. Ultrasound showed an enlarged thyroid gland with mediastinal involvement. The multinodular appearance was consistent with the diagnosis of multinodular goiter. He had a history of multiple myeloma but no sign of systemic amyloidosis.DISCUSSION:
Thyroid gland was removed and the histopathological examination revealed a diffuse deposition of amyloid associated with metaplastic lipomatosis of the stroma.CONCLUSIONS:
The treatment of choice in patients with amyloid goiter is total thyroidectomy to solve compression symptoms.
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Int J Surg Case Rep
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2018
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