A presentation of anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid with symptomatic intra-abdominal metastases.
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma usually presents with symptoms related to local invasion and compression of structures in the neck. We report a patient with intra-abdominal metastases presenting with symptoms suggestive of local gastrointestinal disease. Abdominal CT scan and initial laparotomy findings were suggestive of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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Department of Medicine, Vale of Leven District General Hospital, Alexandra, Dunbartonshire.
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D000368:Aged; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000556:secondary*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*