Identification of primary thyroid lymphoma with medical imaging: A case report and review of the literature

  • Authors:
    • Jia‑Huan Wang
    • Liang Chen
    • Ke Ren
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  • Published online on: September 17, 2014     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.2542
  • Pages: 2505-2508
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Abstract

Primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) is a rare thyroid malignancy. Clinical diagnosis of PTL may not be easily established based on imaging studies, as the imaging features of PTL are similar to those of lymphocytic thyroiditis and primary thyroid cancer. The present study describes the case of a patient who was confirmed to have PTL by intra‑operative pathological diagnosis. On color Doppler ultrasound, the PTL was shown as a significantly enlarged thyroid with reduced gland echoes. Color Doppler flow imaging showed increased blood flow. By computed tomography, the thyroid was revealed to be enlarged with reduced tissue density, particularly in the left lobe and the isthmus. In addition, calcified spots and swollen lymph nodes were evident. The clinical history of the patient was obtained and the imaging results were retrospectively analyzed. The imaging features of PTL were investigated through reviewing the literature. PTL exhibits specific features on medical imaging that aid in distinguishing it from other thyroid diseases. PTL exhibits specific features on medical imaging that aid in distinguishing PTL from other thyroid diseases, which may aid the support for clinical diagnosis and improve the clinical accuracy.
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Wang JH, Chen L and Ren K: Identification of primary thyroid lymphoma with medical imaging: A case report and review of the literature. Oncol Lett 8: 2505-2508, 2014
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Wang, J., Chen, L., & Ren, K. (2014). Identification of primary thyroid lymphoma with medical imaging: A case report and review of the literature. Oncology Letters, 8, 2505-2508. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.2542
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Wang, J., Chen, L., Ren, K."Identification of primary thyroid lymphoma with medical imaging: A case report and review of the literature". Oncology Letters 8.6 (2014): 2505-2508.
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Wang, J., Chen, L., Ren, K."Identification of primary thyroid lymphoma with medical imaging: A case report and review of the literature". Oncology Letters 8, no. 6 (2014): 2505-2508. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.2542