[Thyroid lymphoma].
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.
Guimarães
Joana
J
Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra.
Rodrigues
Dírcea
D
Fagulha
Ana
A
Almeida
Sérgio
S
Bastos
Margarida
M
Carvalheiro
Manuela
M
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy