Concurrent Intrathyroidal Thyroid Cancer and Thyroid Cancer in Struma Ovarii: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Journal: Journal of the Endocrine Society
Published Date: Mar 23, 2017

Abstract

CONTEXT: The presence of differentiated thyroid cancer in mature cystic teratomas in the ovaries is rare, and usually incidentally found on surgical pathology specimens. We present a case of simultaneous intrathyroidal thyroid cancer and thyroid cancer within a struma ovarii, presenting specific diagnostic challenges.

Authors

  • Roeland J W Middelbeek
    Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02215.
  • Brian T O'Neill
    Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242.
  • Michiya Nishino
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02215.
  • Johanna A Pallotta
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02215.

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