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ArticleClinical case reports2025

A Papillary Thyroid Cancer Metastasis Presented as a Ciliated Cyst in the Neck: An Unusual Presentation.

Ali Asilian, Mohammad Shoushtarizadeh, Sarah Seyedyousefi

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Ali AsilianSkin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.
Mohammad ShoushtarizadehSkin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9025-9280
Sarah SeyedyousefiSkin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1475-9344

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of neck masses that appear benign but are malignant upon histological examination. It underscores the need for comprehensive diagnostic procedures to rule out cancer. The atypical presentation of papillary thyroid carcinoma in this case underscores the importance of thorough evaluation of cervical masses to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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cystdermatologydermatosurgerypathologythyroid

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PMID40988958
PMCPMC12451071

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