“…When they do occur, they are found in the head and neck area, particularly the scalp 9,10 ; a number of cases of follicular thyroid carcinoma with scalp metastases have been reported. 5,9,11 In a series by Mondal et al, 5 follicular carcinoma of the thyroid accounted for 30% of metastatic deposits in the scalp. Scalp metastases from thyroid carcinoma result from malignant cells migrating along the external carotid artery.…”