Malignant epitheliod hemangioendothelioma of the thyroid: a case report
Contribuinte(s) |
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) |
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Data(s) |
01/04/2016
01/04/2016
2011
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Resumo |
Primary malignant epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (MEH) of the thyroid is a rare neoplasia with only a few cases reported in the literature. We report a 75 year old man, who presented with a substernal goiter and compressive symptoms. Ultrasonographic evaluation revealed a hypoechogenic nodule in the left lobe, measuring 4.1 cm in maximum diameter, and associated gross calcifications. Fine needle aspiration yielded hemorrhagic material. A left thyroid lobectomy and isthmusectomy was performed. The surgical specimen contained a malignant epithelioid hemangioendothelioma measuring 6 x 4 x 3 cm that had infiltrated about 50% of the thyroidal parenchyma, and surrounded a necrotic nodule. Immunohistochemistry results corroborated the histopathological findings; staining was positive for AE1/AE3, CD31, CD34, factor VIII-related antigen, and Ki-67 expression. Because of the patient’s comorbidities, surgical complementation was not undertaken and he has been undergoing conservative treatment. |
Formato |
29-31 |
Identificador |
Clinical Case Studies, v. 2, n. 2, p. 29-31, 2011. 1534-6501 http://hdl.handle.net/11449/136976 8878595413452908 9224380586557664 |
Idioma(s) |
eng |
Relação |
Clinical Case Studies |
Direitos |
closedAccess |
Palavras-Chave | #Thyroid nodules #Hemangioendothelioma #Goiter #Rare neoplasia |
Tipo |
info:eu-repo/semantics/article |