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[Epidermoid carcinoma of the thyroid]
1I Divisione Clinicizzata di Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi G. D'Annunzio di Chieti.
Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
|December 3, 1998
Summary
Epidermoid carcinoma of the thyroid is a rare neoplasm, often linked to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Despite challenging treatment and relapse, it offers a better survival prognosis than anaplastic thyroid cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Epidermoid carcinoma is a rare thyroid neoplasm, accounting for 0.3-0.74% of all thyroid cancers.
- The exact etiopathogenesis remains uncertain, with Hashimoto's thyroiditis being a leading hypothesis for its origin.
Observation:
- The case presented with a low cervical mass, dysphagia, and dysphonia, indicative of malignant thyroid neoplasms.
- Metastases were observed in the lungs and right cervical lymph nodes.
- Following total thyroidectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy (Paraplatin and 5-FU), a local relapse occurred, forming a suppurative mass and a cutaneous-esophagotracheal fistula.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of epidermoid thyroid carcinoma is typically straightforward despite its rarity.
- The prognosis, while better than anaplastic thyroid cancer, remains discouraging in terms of survival rates.
Implications:
- This case highlights the aggressive nature and potential for relapse of epidermoid thyroid carcinoma.
- Further research into the specific etiopathogenesis and optimized treatment strategies for this rare cancer is warranted.