Abstract:Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare head and neck malignancy. A case of PSCCT is presented and the relevant literature reviewed.
CASEA 62 year old man with no history of smoking presented with two months of hoarseness. Examination revealed a rock hard mass in the right thyroid lobe. Fiberoptic laryngoscopy demonstrated an immobile right true vocal fold and no mucosal abnormalities. Ultrasound and CT of the neck showed a 1.1 cm calcified right thyroid nodule (Figure 1). No mucosal i… Show more
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