Metastasis of cancer of the thyroid gland as a cause of goitre

In three cases of cancer (arising in the pancreas, the breast and the lung) that had metastasized to the thyroid an unusual primary thyroid lesion was the presenting problem. While reputedly rare, metastases in the thyroid gland are not infrequently encountered at necropsy. These cases illustrate th...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Canadian Medical Association journal 1978-05, Vol.118 (10), p.1265-1268
Hauptverfasser:	Rosen, I. B, Bedard, Y. C, Walfish, P. G, Bain, J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adenocarcinoma - complications Adenocarcinoma - diagnosis Aged Carcinoma, Papillary - complications Carcinoma, Papillary - diagnosis Female Goiter - etiology Humans Middle Aged Neoplasm Metastasis Thyroid Neoplasms - complications Thyroid Neoplasms - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	In three cases of cancer (arising in the pancreas, the breast and the lung) that had metastasized to the thyroid an unusual primary thyroid lesion was the presenting problem. While reputedly rare, metastases in the thyroid gland are not infrequently encountered at necropsy. These cases illustrate the varied causes of goitre, the value of needle aspiration and cytologic study in thyroid disease and the need for histologic vigilance. Worthwhile palliation by simple means can be obtained in such cases.
ISSN:	0008-4409