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Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Thyroid
Wala Ben Kridis1, Dhouha Sakka2, Ines Saguem3
1Department of medical oncology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, 3029, Tunisia. walabenkridis@yahoo.fr.
Head and Neck Pathology
|January 30, 2025
Summary
Primary thyroid leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is rare. This case study details a 43-year-old man with right thyroid lobe LMS who achieved complete remission through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare malignant mesenchymal neoplasm.
- Primary LMS of the thyroid gland is exceptionally uncommon, representing only 0.014% of all LMS cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the thyroid gland.
- To describe the successful multimodal treatment and complete remission of a thyroid LMS patient.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 43-year-old male patient.
- Surgical resection of the thyroid tumor.
- Post-operative radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Main Results:
- Complete remission of the leiomyosarcoma was achieved.
- The patient demonstrated successful outcomes following the combined treatment approach.
Conclusions:
- Multimodal therapy including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can be effective for thyroid leiomyosarcoma.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare malignancies and aggressive treatment strategies.
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