Malignant Thyroid Teratoma: Report of an Aggressive Tumor in a 64-Year-Old Man

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Vilallonga, R (Author) Other; Zafon, C (Author) Other; Ruiz Marcellan, C (Author) Other; Obiols, G (Author) Other; Fort, JM (Author) Other; Baena, JA (Author) Other; Villanueva, B (Author) Other; Garcia, A (Author) Other; Sobrinho Simoes, M (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Endocrine Pathology

Vol. 24

Pages: 132-135

ISSN: 1046-3976

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Authenticus ID: P-006-7RY

DOI: 10.1007/s12022-013-9250-2

Abstract (EN): Malignant teratoma of the thyroid is a rare and aggressive tumor, frequent in children than in adults. Histologically, thyroid teratomas usually show a predominance of a neuroectodermal component. Mature cartilage and bone may be present. We present the case of primary malignant teratoma of the thyroid in a 64-year-old man. Histologically, the tumor displayed a predominant neuroectodermal component. The diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemistry. The patient underwent a radical thyroidectomy with central neck dissection as primary treatment and radioiodine treatment afterwards. The patient had local and distant recurrence. A second surgery was performed with poor results and the patient died 3 months afterwards.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4