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Giant Thyroid Fibrosarcoma- A Case Report
- Source :
- Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Vol 32, Iss 2, Pp 109-112 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2020.
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Abstract
- Introduction: Thyroid gland fibrosarcomas are extremely rare tumors, and only very few cases have been described in the literature. There are no set recommendations along with follow-ups regarding the treatment of these tumors. Moreover, the prognosis is poor with a very short life expectancy. Case Report: We present an 81-year-old patient who was suffering from increasing dysphagia and dysphonia related to a painless giant cervical mass, which presented with progressive growth for the preceding months. After a core needle biopsy with a suspicion of a solitary fibrous tumor, total excision of the tumor was successfully performed, and the pathology examination revealed a fibrosarcoma. Following surgery, radiotherapy was decided in the oncological multidisciplinary meeting; however, the patient refused it. There were neither new clinical symptoms nor tumor recurrence after an 18-month follow-up. Conclusion: Although it is a very rare tumor, primary fibrosarcoma of the thyroid gland should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of neck tumors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22517251 and 2251726X
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.63eba83f15964fe491825ecaac6accc1
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.22038/ijorl.2019.39741.2310