CASE REPORT
Lymphocytic thyroiditis simulating thyroid cancer biochemically, radiologically and pathologically
Received Date : 05 Sep 2017
Accepted Date : 27 Apr 2018
Ulas Isik a,*, Serkan Gokcay b, Melih Simsek c, Semra Paydas b, Gulgun Buyukdereli d, Aysun Uguze
a Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Kocaeli, Turkey
b Cukurova University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Kocaeli, Turkey
c Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Kocaeli, Turkey
d Cukurova University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
e Cukurova University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Kocaeli, Turkey
Doi: 10.1016/j.jons.2018.04.003 - Article's Language: EN
Journal of Oncological Sciences 4 (2018) 114-115
ABSTRACT
Thyroid cancer is an important cancer with increased incidence in recent years. Widespread use of sophisticated imaging modalities like PET/CT has been increased the detection the chance of asymptomatic and nonpalpable cases. However advanced imaging modalities and even histo-pathologic examinations may simulate thyroid malignant disorders and this may cause unnecessary surgical procedures. Here we reported a case with lymphocytic thyroiditis simulating thyroid cancer.
Keywords: Lymphocytic thyroiditis; Thyroid cancer
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