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Thyroid carcinoma in Pendred's syndrome.

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    The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
    |May 1, 1978
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    Pendred syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, was diagnosed in a patient who later developed follicular thyroid carcinoma. This highlights a potential link between the syndrome and thyroid cancer development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Genetics
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Pendred syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder associated with sensorineural hearing loss and goiter.
    • Thyroid dysfunction and neoplasms are known complications in some individuals with Pendred syndrome.

    Observation:

    • A patient with a history of subtotal removal for adenomatous colloid goiter presented with a new thyroid malignancy.
    • The follicular thyroid carcinoma exhibited invasive growth beyond the thyroid capsule and into surrounding tissues.

    Findings:

    • The case report details the occurrence of follicular thyroid carcinoma in a patient with Pendred syndrome.
    • Evidence of capsular invasion and vascular invasion indicates an aggressive tumor phenotype.

    Implications:

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    • This case underscores the importance of long-term surveillance for thyroid cancer in patients diagnosed with Pendred syndrome.
    • Further research may elucidate the specific genetic or molecular mechanisms linking Pendred syndrome to thyroid tumorigenesis.