Malignant tumor implants after endoscopic thyroidectomy for oncocytic thyroid adenoma: A rare case report

Jieun Jeong; Hye-kyung Shim

Author(s)

Jieun Jeong Department of Nuclear Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea

Hye-kyung Shim Department of Nuclear Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea

Abstract

Oncocytic carcinoma of the thyroid, previously referred to as Hurthle cell carcinoma, is a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer. In this particular case, a 71-yearold female presented with a palpable neck mass and a history of endoscopic thyroidectomy performed five years prior. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of oncocytic carcinoma. In this report, we describe a unique case involving the implantation of a malignant tumor in a postoperative oncocytic thyroid adenoma, which notably exhibited the "flip-flop" phenomenon, as identified through nuclear imaging modalities.

Publication Details

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Published Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 49, Issue: 4, Year: 2024

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Keywords

Oncocytic carcinoma, endoscopic thyroidectomy, tumor implantation, flip-flop phenomenon.

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