Metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma to the thoracic spine.
Clin Neuropathol
; 38(4): 195-201, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common form of well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Despite its well-differentiated microscopic features, PTC may be minimally or overtly invasive. We present the case of a patient in whom thoracic spinal cord compression was the first presentation of metastatic PTC. CASE REPORT A 65-year-old woman presented with deteriorating mobility over a 2-month period. Her past history was significant for a right hemithyroidectomy 10 years prior. Examination revealed bilateral lower limb weakness, worse on the right side. Investigations showed a large extradural contrast-enhancing mass at the T7 spinal level. Laminectomy and debulking of this lesion was undertaken. Histopathological examination revealed PTC. The patient proceeded to further treatment with external beam radiotherapy.DISCUSSION:
Spinal metastases are an unusual presentation of PTC. Further research into the outcomes for these patients is imperative to bettering our ability to care for these patients through a multi-modality approach.â©.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Coluna Vertebral
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Neoplasias Torácicas
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Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide
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Câncer Papilífero da Tireoide
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Neuropathol
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article