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ArticleClinical case reports2024

Primary leiomyosarcoma of thyroid with pulmonary metastasis: A diagnostic odyssey.

Safi Ullah, Hamza Fazal, Subtain Hassan, Muhammad Saqib, Abdul Wali Khan, Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Irfan Ullah

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Safi UllahKuwait Teaching Hospital Peshawar Pakistan.
Hamza FazalKuwait Teaching Hospital Peshawar Pakistan.
Subtain HassanDepartment of Internal Medicine Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar Pakistan.
Muhammad SaqibDepartment of Internal Medicine Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3645-6416
Abdul Wali KhanUniversity of Missouri Kansas City-School of Medicine Kansas Montana USA.
Abdulqadir J NashwanHamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4845-4119
Irfan UllahDepartment of Internal Medicine Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The presented primary thyroid leiomyosarcoma (TL) case report underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the diagnostic challenges and management complexities associated with this exceedingly rare malignancy. Given the limited effective therapeutic strategies available, timely intervention, thorough diagnostics, and vigilant follow-up are paramount in managing such intricate tumors. Further research focusing on molecular-based treatment modalities is imperative to improve patient outcomes in cases of primary TL.

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dyspnealeiomyosarcomalymphadenopathymalethyroid gland

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PMID38736569
PMCPMC11087220

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