Carcinoma Showing Thymus-like Differentiation (CASTLE) with Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve: A Case Report / 대한갑상선학회지
Journal of Korean Thyroid Association
; : 88-91, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Carcinoma showing thymus-like element (CASTLE) is a very rare malignant neoplasm in the lower portion of the thyroid gland or soft tissue of the neck. Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is the most frequent site of CASTLE. Non-RLN is also a rare anomaly. Both CASTLE and non-RLN are risk factors for vocal cord paralysis. In this report, the authors describe a 73-year-old patients diagnosed with CASTLE and non-RLN. During total thyroidectomy, one RLN was sacrificed inevitably because of tumor invasion, while the other non-RLN was successfully saved, which was expected based on preoperative computed tomography (CT). If the diagnosis is uncertain, CT should be checked to prevent unexpected risks.
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Main subject:
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
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Thymus Gland
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Thyroid Gland
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Thyroidectomy
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Vocal Cord Paralysis
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Risk Factors
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Diagnosis
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Laryngeal Nerves
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Neck
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Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Aged
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Korean Thyroid Association
Year:
2014
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Article