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KMID : 1011720210140010037
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International Journal of Thyroidology
2021 Volume.14 No. 1 p.37 ~ p.41
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Branchial Cleft Cyst Mimicking Malignant Thyroid Neoplasm Concurrent with Medullary and Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: a Case Report
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Yi Wook
Kim Bo-Hyun
Lee Byung-Joo
Kim Kyung-Bin
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Abstract
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Branchial cleft cysts are the most common lateral neck mass, and usually have well-delineated cystic structures under ultrasonography. Ultrasonography and fine needle aspiration cytology is very helpful during preoperative diagnosis. However, these cysts may occur in unusual locations and have a sonographic morphology similar to malignant thyroid neoplasm. A 61-year-old woman presented with thyroid nodules, and ultrasonography revealed a 0.8-cm, hypoechoic, solid nodule with microcalcifications in the right lobe of thyroid in the lower portion. Postoperative histopathological examination revealed the 0.8-cm hypoechoic nodule to be a branchial cleft cyst. In addition, concurrent medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) were found. Herein, we present a rare case of branchial cleft cyst mimicking malignant thyroid neoplasm concurrent with medullary and PTC.
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KEYWORD
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Branchial cleft cyst, Papillary thyroid carcinoma, Medullary thyroid carcinoma, Ultrasonography
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