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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2024

Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma: The Great Masquerader.

Nur Aida Razuan, Anita Baghawi, Mohd Islahuddin Mohd Tamrin, Navarasi Raja Gopal, Jeyasakthy Saniasiaya

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Nur Aida RazuanDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur, 50603 Malaysia.
Anita BaghawiDepartment of General Surgery, Hospital Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Mohd Islahuddin Mohd TamrinDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor Malaysia.
Navarasi Raja GopalDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur, 50603 Malaysia.
Jeyasakthy SaniasiayaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur, 50603 Malaysia.

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Abstract

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) has been regarded as the rarest form of thyroid malignancy, which entails around 2% of thyroid malignancies. It traditionally presents with rapidly enlarging anterior neck swelling with obstructive symptoms. Due to its rich blood supply and lymphatic drainage, the thyroid gland is resistant to infection. Parallel to that, the presentation of thyroid abscess frequently points towards an underlying upper respiratory tract infection. We present a case involving an elderly female presenting with a thyroid abscess, which later turned out to be ATC following a histopathological diagnosis of the thyroid gland. The initial cytology workout was negative for malignancy. We highlight the relatively uncommon presentation along with its management.

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Anaplastic thyroid carcinomaThyroid abscessThyroid malignancy

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PMID39559026
PMCPMC11569368

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