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VOLUME 11 , ISSUE 1 ( October, 2014 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroglossal Duct Cyst with Synchronous Thyroid Microcarcinoma and Lymph Nodal Metastasis: A Case Report

S. Singh, A.J. Cherian, P. Ramakant, D.T. Abraham, M.J. Paul

Citation Information : Singh S, Cherian A, Ramakant P, Abraham D, Paul M. Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroglossal Duct Cyst with Synchronous Thyroid Microcarcinoma and Lymph Nodal Metastasis: A Case Report. 2014; 11 (1):23-24.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10088-11109

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Published Online: 10-10-2014

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Abstract

BACKGROUND Thyroglossal Duct Cysts (TDC) are the most common congenital abnormality seen in the neck. Majority of the cases are benign. However, a rare complication is the development of papillary carcinoma in the cyst. This case report discusses a patient with Papillary Carcinoma of the thyroglossal cyst and papillary carcinoma of the thyroid.


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