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Elias Wassel1, Harpreet Gill1, Ashley Stading1
1General Surgery, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, USA.
Cureus
|July 31, 2026
Summary
Oncocytic carcinoma, a rare thyroid cancer, can invade major vessels. This case shows successful surgical removal of a brachiocephalic vein tumor, emphasizing multidisciplinary care for advanced thyroid malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Oncocytic (Hürthle cell) carcinoma is a rare thyroid malignancy.
- It presents with increased vascular invasion, metastasis, and reduced radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy response.
- Direct invasion of mediastinal vessels is exceptionally rare and challenging.