Presentation
Neck mass.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Papillary thyroid carcinoma - with miliary metastases
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Miliary opacities project through both lungs.
From the case:
Papillary thyroid carcinoma - with miliary metastases
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CT of the chest confirms the multiple nodules, which are spherical, well-circumscribed and vary in size.
From the case:
Papillary thyroid carcinoma - with miliary metastases
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CECT of the neck shows huge heterogeneously enhancing mass arising from the thyroid glands.
From the case:
Papillary thyroid carcinoma - with miliary metastases
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US demonstrates diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland that has been largely replaced with hyperechoic masses.
Case Discussion
FNA performed and pathology revealed papillary thyroid carcinoma.