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Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma of thyroid gland: A case report
Weiyu Zhu1, Xinming Yang2, Junjie Zeng2
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen 518116. zhuabinbin@163.com.
Summary
Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma of the thyroid is rare, presenting diagnostic challenges. This case highlights successful multimodal treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, leading to no recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) is a rare malignancy.
- EES of the thyroid gland is exceptionally rare, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
- Early diagnosis is difficult, relying heavily on histology and immunohistochemistry.
