[Papillary carcinoma developed in the wall of a thyroglossal duct cyst].
A case of papillary carcinoma arising in the wall of a thyroglossal duct cyst is described. This is a rare occurrence (1% of cases). Controversies exist concerning its nature (cancer of the thyroid or primary cancer of the thyroglossal cyst) and its treatment (Sistrunk's operation alone or combined with thyroidectomy).
Daou
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R
Service de Chirurgie Générale, Hôpital Saint-Georges, Beyrouth, Liban.
Aftimos
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G
Rahayel
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L
D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013955:Thyroglossal Cyst / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000379:methods
Carcinome papillaire développé dans la paroi d'un kyste du tractus thyréoglosse.