Thyroid collision tumors; A case series with literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Collision tumors are two histologically distinct types of malignancies within the same mass and organ. The aim of this study is to present a case series of thyroid collisions.

Methods

This was a multicenter retrospective case series study. The participants were consecutive in order. Socio-demographic and clinical data were obtained from hospital records.

Results

The study included eight cases comprising six (75%) females and two (25%) males. The patients had different presentations, including neck swelling, dyspnea, and dizziness. The pathology was successfully determined through fine-needle aspiration. Four patients (50%) underwent lobectomy, whereas the other half (four patients) underwent total thyroidectomy.

Conclusion

Collision tumors of papilla

SUBMITTER: Abdullah AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8921309 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature