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Primary thyroid lymphoma: a report of two cases
S R Rane1, N S Sahasrabudhe, S C Puranik
1Department of Pathology, B J Medical College, Pune. ranelab@vsnl.com
Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|November 22, 2005
Summary
Primary thyroid lymphomas (PTLs) are rare neck cancers. This study presents two PTL cases, a MALT lymphoma and a diffuse large cell lymphoma, diagnosed using the REAL classification in elderly women with thyroiditis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Hematology
Background:
- Primary thyroid lymphomas (PTLs) are uncommon malignancies with evolving classification systems.
- Accurate classification is crucial for understanding PTL behavior and treatment.
Observation:
- Two elderly female patients presented with enlarging neck masses.
- Both cases were associated with lymphocytic thyroiditis.
- Diagnoses were established using the Revised European and American (REAL) classification.
Findings:
- One case was diagnosed as mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma.
- The second case was diagnosed as diffuse large cell lymphoma (DLCL).
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of the REAL classification for PTL diagnosis.
- Emphasizes the association between PTL and lymphocytic thyroiditis.
- Contributes to the understanding of rare thyroid neoplasms.