A single thyroid nodule revealing early metastases from clear cell renal carcinoma: Case report and review of literature

CONCLUSION Thyroid nodules in a patient with history of malignancy can pose a diagnostic challenge. The presence of a solitary thyroid nodule in a patient with history of RCC should be carefully suspected for metastasis. We suggest to extend at neck the thorax and abdomen CT scan routinely recommended during the follow-up in high-risk cases. Thyroidectomy may result in prolonged survival in selected cases of isolated thyroid metastasis from RCC.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research