Occult thyroid carcinoma manifested as a cystic neck mass

North, J.H.

Southern Medical Journal 90(10): 1027-1028

1997


ISSN/ISBN: 0038-4348
PMID: 9347814
Document Number: 478972
Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid is occasionally manifested by palpable cervical adenopathy and an occult primary lesion. Isolated cystic metastases as the presenting sign are an uncommon finding. In the case reported, a cystic lesion in the patient's neck laterally proved to be an occult papillary carcinoma.

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