Thyroid lymphoma.

Authors

  • Joana Guimarães Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra.
  • Dírcea Rodrigues
  • Ana Fagulha
  • Sérgio Almeida
  • Margarida Bastos
  • Manuela Carvalheiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.852

Abstract

Thyroid Lymphomas are rare tumors among thyroid neoplasms. Almost all types originate from B cells and the most frequent subtype is a diffuse large cell lymphoma. The majority arise in a background of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and patients present with a thyroid mass, rapidly enlarging and with pressure symptoms. The treatment depends on the histological subtype and stage of the disease but include radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The prognosis usually is favorable. The reported case presents a thyroid lymphoma. We discussed the clinic, diagnosis and treatment.

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Guimarães J, Rodrigues D, Fagulha A, Almeida S, Bastos M, Carvalheiro M. Thyroid lymphoma. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2007 Jul. 2 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];20(3):239-42. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/852

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Arquivo Histórico