ISSN:
1436-2813
Keywords:
primary
;
squamous cell carcinoma
;
thyroid gland
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland is rare. We report here a case of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland in a middle aged woman who had a thyroid nodule of 12 years duration with a recent rapid increase in size and associated with pressure symptoms. There was massive enlargement of the thyroid with retrosternal extension and fixity. Cervical nodes were also enlarged. The X-rays revealed calcification. A palliative thyroidectomy was done leaving the residual tumour behind. Endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy were required for respiratory distress in the postoperative period.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02469859
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