Thyroglossal cyst carcinoma

A case of papillary thyroid carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst is presented. The tumour is rare and is generally not expected preoperatively. The clinical and pathological characteristics are emphasized, the treatment is discussed, and the importance of excision of thyroglossal duct cysts...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 1984-12, Vol.98 (12), p.1277-1280
Hauptverfasser:	Kristensen, S., Juul, A., Moesner, J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Carcinoma, Papillary - etiology Carcinoma, Papillary - pathology Carcinoma, Papillary - surgery Clinical records Female Humans Thyroglossal Cyst - complications Thyroglossal Cyst - pathology Thyroid Neoplasms - etiology Thyroid Neoplasms - pathology Thyroid Neoplasms - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of papillary thyroid carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst is presented. The tumour is rare and is generally not expected preoperatively. The clinical and pathological characteristics are emphasized, the treatment is discussed, and the importance of excision of thyroglossal duct cysts is stressed.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215100148406