Follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma with a twist

Highlights • A rare case of cutaneous metastases in a thyroid cancer reported. • Usual features of FVPTC with a rare feature. • High index of suspicion required to help make diagnosis. • Histological analysis indispensible in arriving at confirmation. • Multi-disciplinary approach in management post...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2015-01, Vol.8, p.107-110
Main Authors: Nwaeze, Obinna, Obidike, Stephen, Mullen, Dorinda, Aftab, Fuad
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Cutaneous metastases
Follicular variant thyroid carcinoma
Papillary thyroid carcinoma
Surgery
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Summary:Highlights • A rare case of cutaneous metastases in a thyroid cancer reported. • Usual features of FVPTC with a rare feature. • High index of suspicion required to help make diagnosis. • Histological analysis indispensible in arriving at confirmation. • Multi-disciplinary approach in management post surgical intervention required.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.01.019