Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland: a case report and role of radiotherapy

Surgeon. 2007 Aug;5(4):249-51. doi: 10.1016/s1479-666x(07)80010-2.

Abstract

Primary squamous cell carcinoma is an extremely rare tumour of the thyroid gland. A case of an elderly lady who was diagnosed to have primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland is presented and the role of radiotherapy is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Thyroidectomy