Hepatic Metastasis in a Nigerian with Differentiate d Thyroid Cancer- An Uncommon Presentation: Case Report
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Date
2015
Authors
Adeleye, O
Oluyemi, A
Habeeb, M
Adeyomoye, Adekunle
Abdulkareem, FB
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Publisher
Journal of Cancer and Tumor International
Abstract
The papillary and follicular histological sub-types o
f thyroid cancer are referred to as differentiated
thyroid cancers. When these tumors metastasize, they ra
rely do so to the liver. Hepatic metastasis
is very uncommon in this group of cancers and has only
been reported in a handful of cases. We
present one such case in a Nigerian patient and note it
s unique presentation and with it, we
highlight the need for careful attention to be paid
to clinical and investigation findings when attempts
are being made to arrive at a definitive diagnosis i
n cases of suspected primary liver cell cancers
which are common in this part of the world.
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Keywords
Follicular thyroid cancer; differentiated t hyroid cancer; hepatic metastasis.
Citation
Journal of Cancer and Tumor International 2(4): 206-209, 2015, Article no.JCTI.2015.020 ISSN: 2454-7360