Primary thyroid lymphoma: a rare malignancy in the head and neck
Primary thyroid lymphoma is a relatively uncommon pathology of the thyroid gland that mainly occurs in elderly females. We describe a rare case of B-cell thyroid lymphoma in a young healthy male. It is an important diagnosis to be considered in patients presenting with a rapidly enlarging neck mas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English English |
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Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
2018
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/68095/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/68095/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/68095/1/68095_Primary%20thyroid%20lymphoma.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/68095/7/68095%20Primary%20thyroid%20lymphoma%20WOS.pdf |
| Summary: | Primary thyroid lymphoma is a relatively uncommon pathology of the thyroid gland that mainly
occurs in elderly females. We describe a rare case of B-cell thyroid lymphoma in a young healthy male. It is
an important diagnosis to be considered in patients presenting with a rapidly enlarging neck mass as its
management is different from other differentiated thyroid carcinoma which require total thyroidectomy plus
adjuvant radioactive iodine ablation. Our report emphasizes the need for clinical awareness leading to early
detection, followed by early multidisciplinary management. |
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