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Intravascular Metastasis in a Case of Medullary Carcinoma of the Thyroid: A Quintessential Case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid arises from parafollicular gland cells and accounts for 3-5% of all thyroid malignancies.It rarely penetrates the internal jugular vein and can propagate antegrade or retrograde.Case description: We present a unique case of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid with internal jugular vein permeation, which was managed by total thyroidectomy with intravascular tumor clearance and meticulous vascular repair.Conclusion: Tumor clearance through the incision, tumor removal, and vascular reconstruction can effectively manage the vascular permeation of thyroid malignancy.Clinical significance: The medullary thyroid carcinoma has not yet been reported to have metastasized in the jugular vein.Hence, this case is of the utmost importance in the management protocol of medullary thyroid cancer research.

Source: Otorhinolaryngology Clinics - An International Journal

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10003-1543

Authors: Anju Singh, Shruti Jha, Mani Mala, Sanjeet K Goit, Rakesh K Singh

Institution: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410518121

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