title: [Thyroid lymphoma].
abstract: Thyroid Lymphomas are rare tumors among thyroid neoplasms. Almost all types originate from B cells and the most frequent subtype is a diffuse large cell lymphoma. The majority arise in a background of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and patients present with a thyroid mass, rapidly enlarging and with pressure symptoms. The treatment depends on the histological subtype and stage of the disease but include radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The prognosis usually is favorable. The reported case presents a thyroid lymphoma. We discussed the clinic, diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra.
authors.forename: Joana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guimarães
authors.forename: Dírcea
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fagulha
authors.forename: Sérgio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Almeida
authors.forename: Margarida
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bastos
authors.forename: Manuela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carvalheiro
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy