Coexistence of intrathyroid thymic carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma: a case report and literature review
Maryam Vajihinejad,
Ali Ataei,
Mohammad Pashmchi
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundIntrathyroid thymic carcinoma (ITTC) is a rare neoplasm of the thyroid, which accounts for less than 0.15% of all thyroid malignancies. The coexistence of ITTC and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is an extremely rare condition reported only in a limited number of cases.Case summaryA 26-year-old female presented with a growing neck mass, hoarseness, and dysphagia over four months. Ultrasonography revealed that the entire left lobe and the isthmus of the thyroid were replaced with a hypoechoic mass. … Show more
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