Papillary thyroid carcinoma in a thyroglossal cyst |
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| Authors: | Ravi Ramalingam K. K. Ramalingairr A. V. Ramesh S. Mahesh Prabhu Manu Vergis N. Ahilasamy |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Chinnammal ENT Hospital, Chennai, Noombal;(2) ENT Hospital, & Research Institute, 827, Poonamallee High Road, 600 010. Chennai, Kilpauk |
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| Abstract: | The incidence of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a Thyroglossal Cyst is rare. Only about 160 cases have been reported in the last 85 years. We report a case of Thyroglossal Cyst who underwent Sistrunk ’s Operation. The Cyst was reported to contain a focus of papillary thyroid carcinoma. In the absence of metastases in thyroid gland and neck nodes, only thyroid suppression with Thyroxine was given. After I year of follow-up there are no metastases. The importance of Sistrunk’s operation lies not only in complete removal of Thyroglossal Cyst but also in management of small foci of Papillary thyroid Carcinoma. |
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| Keywords: | Thyroglossal cyst Papillary carcinoma |
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