Abstract:Introduction: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common neoplasm of the endocrine system and the least aggressive, representing between 70% and 80% of thyroid neoplasms. This is characterized by slow growth and a low risk of progression to metastasis. Brain Metastases (BM) associated with PTC occur with a incidence rate of 0.15%. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) are a very promising alternative for managing these patients. Here is described the case of a patient with PTC with brain and lung metastas… Show more
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