Tumour metastasis to the thyroid gland

Pillay, S.P.; Angorn, I.B.; Baker, L.W.

South African Medical Journal 51(15): 509-512

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 854830
Document Number: 110171
Ten cases of tumour metastasis to the thyroid gland are reviewed. Thyroid involvement implies disseminated malignant disease, but metastatic tumours may simulate a primary thyroid tumour. It is suggested that thyroid involvement by metastasis is more common than previously assumed. Needle biopsy of the thyroid gland permits accurate histopathological diagnosis.

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