Unexpected Lung and Brain Metastases 9 Years After Thyroid Lobectomy for Follicular Adenoma: A Case Report

Conclusion: We report a case of an encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma with unexpected metastasis to the lung 9 years after thyroid surgery in a patient who was initially diagnosed as follicular adenoma. A careful close follow-up with re-examination of the histopathology specimen may be needed in patients who were diagnosed with benign thyroid follicular tumors.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research