From the diagnostic investigations of goiter to the diagnosis of lung cancer – case study

We present a case of 64-year-old male with thyroid metastasis being the first manifestation of lung adenocarcinoma. The authors emphasize that patients with the history of malignancy should undergo an ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland in order to exclude a focal lesion, and if such lesion is detected, fine-needle aspiration biopsy is recommended. The authors also point out that establishing final diagnosis of thyroid metastasis of cancer in other organs is only possible on the basis of postoperative histopathology and immunohistochemistry.
Source: Thyroid Research - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research