Research progress of ectopic thyroid cancer in thyroglossal duct cyst: A case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Thyroglossal duct carcinoma, a rare clinical condition characterized by ectopic thyroid adenocarcinoma within thyroglossal duct cysts (TGDCs), typically confirmed through intraoperative rapid pathology, this condition generally has a favorable prognosis. Nevertheless, comprehensive treatment guidelines across all disease stages are lacking, the purpose of this study is to report 1 case of the disease and propose the treatment plan for each stage of the disease.

Patient concerns

A patient presented with thyroid swelling, classified as C-TIRADS 4A following a physical examination. Preoperative thyroid puncture identified papillary thyroid carcinoma, and genetic testing revealed a BRAF gene exon 15-point mutation. Ancillary tests showed a slightly decreased thyroid st

SUBMITTER: Bu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11466096 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature