Papillary carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst: a case report and literature review.
Papillary carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst is a rare finding. Less than 100 cases have been reported in the English literature. In most cases the diagnosis is only established after excision of a clinically benign thyroglossal duct cyst. The aetiology of such tumours is unclear but de novo origin and spread from a primary thyroid gland tumour has been suggested. This has important implications for therapeutic approaches. A further case of thyroglossal duct carcinoma is presented and the management is discussed on the basis of the current rationale for treatment of thyroid cancer.
Hilger
A W
AW
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Thompson
S D
SD
Smallman
L A
LA
Watkinson
J C
JC
D000328:Adult; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013955:Thyroglossal Cyst / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery