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Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma of a Diffuse Sclerosing Variant: Ultrasonographic Monitoring from a Normal Thyroid Gland to Mass Formation

  • Kim, Hye-Seong (Center for Health Promotion) ;
  • Han, Boo-Kyung (Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Jung-Hee (Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Ko, Eun-Young (Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Sung, Chang-Ohk (Department of Pathology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Oh, Young-Lyun (Department of Pathology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine) ;
  • Song, Sang-Yong (Department of Pathology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2009.12.21
  • Accepted : 2010.04.12
  • Published : 2010.10.01
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Abstract

A diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma is uncommon and has a tendency for rapid growth and a higher incidence of cervical lymph node metastases. We experienced a case of a diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma in a 48-year-old man. This case showed benign features on initial ultrasonography and positron emission tomography (PET) scan. A new nodule was detected on follow-up ultrasonography that showed rapid enlargement. This case was confirmed by surgical excision. We herein describe the initial and follow-up ultrasonographic findings of a diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma.

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