Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Thyroid autonomy (Plummer's disease) with contralateral malignancy--mere coincidence?

J D Wiener, E L Frensdorf

    Acta Medica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study describes a patient with two distinct thyroid conditions: an autonomously functioning nodule and papillary carcinoma. The co-occurrence of these thyroid conditions may not be purely coincidental.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Hypothyroidism after radioiodine treatment.

    Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine·2013
    Same author

    Hypothyroidism and thyroxine-induced liver damage.

    Clinical endocrinology·1990
    Same author

    Plummer's disease.

    Clinical endocrinology·1988
    Same author

    Long-term follow-up of patients with residual thyroid autonomy after surgical treatment of Plummer's disease.

    Thyroidology·1988
    Same author

    Thyroglossal cysts in patients over 30 years of age.

    International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery·1987
    Same author

    Plummer's disease: localized thyroid autonomy.

    Journal of endocrinological investigation·1987

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Oncology
    • Thyroidology

    Background:

    • Thyroid nodules are common, but the simultaneous presence of distinct pathologies requires investigation.
    • Autonomously functioning nodules (AFN) and papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) are significant thyroid conditions.
    • Understanding the potential association between AFN and PTC is crucial for patient management.

    Observation:

    • A case report detailing a patient with an AFN in the left thyroid lobe.
    • The same patient presented with a papillary carcinoma in the right thyroid lobe.
    • Clinical and pathological data were analyzed to assess the relationship between these findings.

    Findings:

    • The patient exhibited both an AFN and PTC, indicating a complex thyroid presentation.
    • Preliminary evidence suggests a potential link or association between these two distinct thyroid pathologies.
    • The co-occurrence warrants further investigation beyond random chance.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of thorough evaluation of patients with multiple thyroid nodules or concurrent thyroid conditions.
    • Further research may elucidate shared etiological factors or mechanisms linking AFN and PTC.
    • Such associations could influence diagnostic strategies and treatment protocols for thyroid disorders.

    Related Experiment Videos