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Oncocytic cell carcinoma of the thyroid with TERT promoter mutation presenting as asphyxia in an elderly: a case report.
Frontiers in endocrinology - 1 Jan 2024
Wang Xiqian, Liu Yingao, Chen Lijie, Zhang Jie, Jiang Ruoyu, Zhang Lei, Yan Han, Zhang Jie
Abstract excerpt
Introduction: The prevalence of thyroid nodules and malignancies in the elderly is a growing concern. Thyroid nodules in this population have unique characteristics, requiring careful treatment strategies that balance risks and benefits. Oncocytic carcinoma of the thyroid (OCA) is a rare, aggressive subtype with diagnostic challenges. Methods: This case features an 84-year-old patient who presented with a neck...
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