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Case 38-2010: a 13-year-old girl with an enlarging neck mass

Authors :
Misra, Madhumita
Parangi, Sareh
Ross, Douglas S.
Shailam, Randheer
Sadow, Peter M.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Dec 16, 2010, Vol. 363 Issue 25, p2445, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The case of a 13-year-old girl with an enlarging neck mass is discussed to arrive at a better understanding of papillary thyroid carcinoma, diffuse sclerosing variant, associated with chronic autoimmune throiditis. The different treatment methodologies and management regime for the same are highlighted.

Subjects

Subjects :
Thyroid cancer -- Case studies
Thyroid cancer -- Care and treatment
Thyroidectomy -- Usage
Thyroidectomy -- Complications and side effects
Thyrotropin -- Health aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
363
Issue :
25
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.247926032

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