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  • Three patients had laryngopharyngeal primary squamous cell carcinoma and showed thyroid nodules.
  • The main point is that advanced cancers in the upper aerodigestive area can exhibit as thyroid nodules.
  • This highlights the importance of considering serious conditions when a thyroid nodule is found.

Article Abstract

Three cases of laryngopharyngeal primary squamous cell carcinoma presenting with thyroid nodules are described. The key message to take away from these cases is that patients with advanced malignancy of the upper aerodigestive tract can present with a thyroid nodule.

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