[Hurthle cell thyroid carcinoma: report of 13 cases].
The aim of this study was to report the clinical characteristics of 13 patients with Hürthle carcinoma. In the vast majority of them, disease was suspected by a palpable thyroid nodule. The results of preoperative examination (scintigraphy, ultrasonography, thyroglobulin) are also discussed as well as the pathological aspects and follow-up characteristics after total thyroidectomy.
Gerenova
J
J
Service d'Endocrinologie et Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine, Clinic of Endocrinology, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
Preumont
V
V
Rahier
J
J
Daumerie
Ch
Ch
Buysschaert
M
M
D018249:Adenoma, Oxyphilic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013965:Thyroidectomy