title: Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid--a case report.
abstract: A rare case of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid is reported herein. A 64-year-old Malay lady presented with a gradually enlarging thyroid nodule for the past 6 months and underwent total thyroidectomy. Histopathology revealed a squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid with complete resection. Possible primary tumour elsewhere was excluded. Postoperative irradiation was given and patient is still alive after 2 years of follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Wan Muhaizan
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Phang
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Sharifah
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: al Amin
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome