Papillary Carcinoma of Thyroid with Nasal Cavity Metastases: A Case Report
Journal Title: Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 43, Issue 1
Abstract
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of differentiated carcinoma of the thyroid. It is stated that lung is the most common site of metastasis followed by bone. The incidence of paranasal sinus (PNS) metastasis is fairly uncommon in case of thyroid carcinoma. To the best of our knowledge, no case of metastatic PTC to nasal cavity has been reported. In this case report, we present the first case of papillary carcinoma of the thyroid with nasal cavity metastases in a 55-year-old female. The patient underwent surgical treatment and the mass was completely removed and sent for pathology. The pathology report revealed that it was metastatic papillary cell carcinoma. Surgical approach is usually difficult in view of the cosmetic and functional concerns, but may be considered in selected cases. As described herein, this rare type of metastasis was successfully removed and the patient was symptoms free after 1-year follow-up.
Authors and Affiliations
Saeid Pourseirafi, Mahmood Shishehgar, Mohammad Javad Ashraf, Mohammad Faramarzi
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