Papillary thyroid carcinoma of a diffuse sclerosing variant: ultrasonographic monitoring from a normal thyroid gland to mass formation

A diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma is uncommon and has a tendency for rapid growth and a higher incidence of cervical lymph node metastases. We experienced a case of a diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma in a 48-year-old man. This case showed benign fea...

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Published in:Korean journal of radiology 2010, 11(5), , pp.579-582
Main Authors: Kim, Hye Seong, Han, Boo-Kyung, Shin, Jung Hee, Ko, Eun Young, Sung, Chang Ohk, Oh, Young Lyun, Song, Sang Yong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibodies
Biopsy
Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Carcinoma, Papillary - diagnostic imaging
Carcinoma, Papillary - pathology
Carcinoma, Papillary - surgery
Case Report
Disease Progression
Humans
Laboratories
Lymphatic Metastasis
Lymphatic system
Male
Medical screening
Metastasis
Middle Aged
Neck Dissection
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid diseases
Thyroid Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Thyroid Neoplasms - pathology
Thyroid Neoplasms - surgery
Tomography
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasonography
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Summary:A diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma is uncommon and has a tendency for rapid growth and a higher incidence of cervical lymph node metastases. We experienced a case of a diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma in a 48-year-old man. This case showed benign features on initial ultrasonography and positron emission tomography (PET) scan. A new nodule was detected on follow-up ultrasonography that showed rapid enlargement. This case was confirmed by surgical excision. We herein describe the initial and follow-up ultrasonographic findings of a diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma.
ISSN:1229-6929
2005-8330
DOI:10.3348/kjr.2010.11.5.579