Paraganglioma of the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Paraganglioma of the Thyroid Gland: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature Via ear nose throat Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Aug 12:1455613211034595. doi: 10.1177/01455613211034595. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Paragangliomas of the thyroid gland are rare and usually they originate from the inferior laryngeal paraganglia. In this case report, we describe the case of a 78-year-old woman who presented with an incidental finding of thyroid nodule dislocating the trachea. After a systemic and radiological evaluation, right lobo-isthmectomy was performed, and the definitive d iagnosis of paraganglioma was reached. Diagnosis of these thyroidal lesions could be difficult due to their rarity, to their specific radiological aspects and the need of employing specific histological staining techniques. Once the definitive diagnosis is reached, patients should undergo a systemic and genetic evaluation. Surgery is the gold standard treatment; radiotherapy should be considered when aggressive behavior is suspected. Regular long-lasting follow-up should be proposed to these patients considering the unpredictable behavior of these lesions. PMID:34384034 | DOI:10.1177/01455613211034595 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.