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An Orthotopic Mouse Model of Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma
Published on: April 17, 2013
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma with bilateral internal jugular vein tumour thrombus formation: a case report
1Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis Abdomen, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830011, China.
Abstract:
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is a highly aggressive thyroid malignancy, comprising 1%-4% of thyroid cancers, with rapid local invasion and distant metastasis. We report a 57-year-old male with ATC presenting with a neck mass, hoarseness, and dysphagia. Imaging showed cancer thrombus in bilateral internal jugular veins, with a biopsy confirming ATC. This case highlights the imaging and pathological features of ATC and emphasizes the importance of ultrasound in evaluating intravascular cancer thrombus, aiding accurate diagnosis and management.
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