Giant Thyroid Fibrosarcoma- A Case Report

Document Type : Case Report

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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid, SPAIN.

Abstract

Introduction:
Thyroid gland fibrosarcomas are extremely rare tumors, and only very few cases have been described in the literature. There are no set recommendations along with follow-ups regarding the treatment of these tumors. Moreover, the prognosis is poor with a very short life expectancy.
 
Case Report:
We present an 81-year-old patient who was suffering from increasing dysphagia and dysphonia related to a painless giant cervical mass, which presented with progressive growth for the preceding months. After a core needle biopsy with a suspicion of a solitary fibrous tumor, total excision of the tumor was successfully performed, and the pathology examination revealed a fibrosarcoma. Following surgery, radiotherapy was decided in the oncological multidisciplinary meeting; however, the patient refused it. There were neither new clinical symptoms nor tumor recurrence after an 18-month follow-up.
 
Conclusion:
Although it is a very rare tumor, primary fibrosarcoma of the thyroid gland should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of neck tumors.

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Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 32, Issue 2
March and April 2020
Pages 109-112

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