A Rare Case of Metastatic Uterine Leiomyosarcoma to the Thyroid Gland

Uterine leiomyosarcomas are malignant tumors that have a grim prognosis. These neoplasms have a high metastatic potential. Limited literature exists on leiomyosarcoma metastasizing to the thyroid. This case emphasizes the importance of considering metastasis as a possible cause for thyroid swelling...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Indian journal of otolaryngology, and head, and neck surgery and head, and neck surgery, 2024-02, Vol.76 (1), p.1365-1368
Hauptverfasser:	Sathish Kumar, R., Akshaykumar, H., Ramesan, C., Dipin, J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Clinical Report Head and Neck Surgery Medicine Medicine & Public Health Otorhinolaryngology
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Zusammenfassung:	Uterine leiomyosarcomas are malignant tumors that have a grim prognosis. These neoplasms have a high metastatic potential. Limited literature exists on leiomyosarcoma metastasizing to the thyroid. This case emphasizes the importance of considering metastasis as a possible cause for thyroid swelling in patients with a history of malignancy.
ISSN:	2231-3796 0973-7707
DOI:	10.1007/s12070-023-04370-4