When a Goitre is a Thyroid Lymphoma

Primary thyroid lymphoma is a rare cause of both thyroid malignancy and extra-nodal lymphoma. It typically presents as a rapidly enlarging goitre with compressive symptoms. Histological analysis of a biopsy specimen is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Awareness of this disease is important for ea...

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Main Authors: Mariana de Aguiar Gonçalves, Elsa Gaspar, Lèlita Santos, Armando Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2018-12-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/999