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- A 37-year-old woman with dysphagia and recurrent bleeding was diagnosed with Hürthle cell carcinoma (HCC) in her lingual thyroid after histopathological examination.
- The tumor was surgically removed using a trans-glossal approach, which minimized scarring and avoided the need for more invasive procedures.
- Post-surgery, the patient had a tumor-positive resection margin, leading to referral for radio-iodine ablation, emphasizing the importance of follow-up and diagnostics like fine-needle aspiration for lingual thyroid cases.
Article Abstract
Objective: To present a case of lingual thyroid Hürthle cell carcinoma (HCC).
Clinical Presentation And Intervention: A 37-year-old female presented with dysphagia and recurrent haemorrhage. Histopathology was suggestive of HCC; the tumour was excised by the trans-glossal approach which provided adequate exposure and helped avert external scarring or mandibular osteotomy. Histopathology showed a tumour-positive right lateral resection margin. This prompted referral to nuclear medicine for radio-iodine ablation.
Conclusion: Lingual thyroid cases should be followed up closely and fine-needle aspiration biopsy should be considered when in doubt.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6243912 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000490854 | DOI Listing |
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