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Ossifying fibromyxoid tumor metastatic to the thyroid: a case report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Lastra RR
Newman JG
Brooks JS
Huang JH
Source :
Ear, nose, & throat journal [Ear Nose Throat J] 2014 Jun; Vol. 93 (6), pp. 221-3.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Ossifying fibromyxoid tumors are rare soft-tissue neoplasms, usually with an indolent course. However, atypical/malignant variants have been described, showing either local recurrence after complete excision or metastasis to the lungs, mediastinum, adrenals, or soft tissue. We report the case of an ossifying fibromyxoid tumor of the left ankle that metastasized to the lung and thyroid gland 12 years after the initial diagnosis and surgical treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of this neoplasm metastasizing to the thyroid gland.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1942-7522
Volume :
93
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ear, nose, & throat journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24932821