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KMID : 1202020100030020166
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Journal of Korean Thyroid Association
2010 Volume.3 No. 2 p.166 ~ p.168
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A Case of Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid Gland
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Chae Soo-Ryang
Kang Jun-Myung
Seo Jae-Hyun
Joo Young-Hoon
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Abstract
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid is very rare and its histogenesis is poorly defined so far. We report a case of a 65-year-old man who presented with a rapid growing mass of the thyroid. Physical, radiological, and cytological examination revealed clues when malignancy was suspected and total thyroidectomy and neck dissection were performed. Histopathologic examination of the thyroid revealed poorly-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Proper workup excluded the possibility of any primary site of squamous cell carcinoma other than the thyroid. The patients underwent total laryngectomy followed by external radiation therapy. At 6 months after surgery the patient remained disease free.
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KEYWORD
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Squamous cell carcinoma, Thyroid neoplasms, Surgery, Radiotherapy
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