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Sharma P S A, J R, B V MM, Kannan S. Paraneoplastic Manifestation of Primary Squamous Cell Cancer of the Thyroid Gland. Cureus 2023; 15:e39415. [PMID: 37362540 PMCID: PMC10287570 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Paraneoplastic manifestation (PNM) of cancers is a non-metastatic, non-invasive systemic effect of malignancies due to chemokines and hormones produced by the primary neoplasm. Squamous cell cancers (SCCs) are known to present with PNM. Primary SCC of thyroid accounts for <1% of all thyroid malignancies and carries a very poor prognosis. We present a rare case of SCC arising from the thyroid gland who presented with fever, leukemoid reaction and hypercalcemia as part of PNM. A 67-year-old male patient presented with two months history of intermittent high-grade fever, weakness, loss of weight and appetite. Examination revealed a large (~10 cm) hard swelling over the right side of the neck. Investigations revealed neutrophilic leukocytosis, elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin and hypercalcemia with a normal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The fever workup was negative for infection. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and core biopsy of the thyroid mass revealed malignant cells with squamous differentiation. An extensive search for possible other primary was ruled out by triple endoscopy. The combination of fever, neutrophilic leukocytosis, hypercalcemia and squamous malignancy was consistent with a diagnosis of PNM of SCC. A fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) CT scan showed a heterogeneously enhancing mass lesion in the right lobe of the thyroid with some retrosternal extension. He underwent total thyroidectomy with bilateral central compartment neck dissection. Final histopathology revealed moderately differentiated SCC of the thyroid. Concurrent chemoradiation was given. Despite continued chemotherapy, he succumbed to illness within six months of diagnosis. Primary SCC of thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare malignancy. It is a highly aggressive tumor having a poor prognosis with a median survival time of about 9-12 months and less clearly defined therapy due to its rarity. Paraneoplastic manifestation of PSCCT is known. As fever, leukemoid reaction and hypercalcemia can be a paraneoplastic manifestation, one should think of PSCCT.
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- Internal Medicine, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bengaluru, IND
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- Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bengaluru, IND
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Brandenburg T, Muchalla P, Theurer S, Schmid KW, Führer D. Therapeutic Effect of Combined Dabrafenib and Trametinib Treatment of BRAF V600E-Mutated Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid: A Case Report. Eur Thyroid J 2021; 10:511-516. [PMID: 34956922 PMCID: PMC8647138 DOI: 10.1159/000518055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Primary squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) of the thyroid is an exceptionally rare malignancy accounting for <1% of all primary thyroid cancers. Therapy is multimodal including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy but with no consensus for management and therapy. Here, we describe a case of a male patient who presented with a BRAF V600E-mutated PSCC of the thyroid gland showing response to combined dabrafenib and trametinib therapy over a period of >12 months. CASE PRESENTATION A 78-year-old male patient presented with a 3-week history of dysphonia and dyspnoea. Laryngoscopy revealed a mechanical obstruction by a right-sided, subglottical mass, which on cervical ultrasound was highly suggestive of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. Additional workup including esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed compression of the oesophagus but no oesophageal infiltration by the tumour. Immunohistochemistry displayed CK19-positive cells indicating epithelial origin of the tumour. CK5/6 and P40 immunohistochemistry confirmed the morphological impression of squamous cell differentiation while staining with thyroid markers TTF-1 and TPO was negative and PAX8 showed a nuclear positive signal. Based on immunohistopathology, presence of TP53 and BRAF V600E mutations, and exclusion of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of other origin, the diagnosis of a PSCC of the thyroid was established. As an individualized treatment concept, we decided to advocate combined BRAF V600E targeting by the multikinase inhibitors dabrafenib and trametinib. This led to drastic improvement in patient's quality of life without severe side effects over a period of >12 months. CONCLUSION In this case, molecular diagnosis allowed a highly individualized treatment concept with combined dabrafenib and trametinib therapy.
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- Tim Brandenburg
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, Member of ENDO-ERN and EURACAN, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- *Tim Brandenburg,
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, Member of ENDO-ERN and EURACAN, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, Member of ENDO-ERN and EURACAN, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- University Duisburg-Essen, Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, Member of ENDO-ERN and EURACAN, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- University Duisburg-Essen, Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
- Endocrine Tumour Center at West German Cancer Center, Member of ENDO-ERN and EURACAN, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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Soror NN, Shah P, Hemrock L, Bennett R. Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid: A Case Report and Literature Review About a Rare Entity. Cureus 2021; 13:e14963. [PMID: 34123660 PMCID: PMC8192026 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare and aggressive neoplasm that accounts for less than 1% of all thyroid malignancies. Its incidence is higher in females in their fifth and sixth decades of life. The pathophysiology of PSCCT is still a subject of debate as squamous cells are generally absent in the thyroid gland under normal physiologic conditions. Immunohistochemistry is important for reaching a definite diagnosis as it helps to differentiate PSCCT from metastases from other primary sites. Clinically, PSCCT usually presents as a rapidly enlarging anterior neck mass. Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment despite the lack of any standard guidelines for the same given the rarity of the disease. Adjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy continue to be of unclear benefit. We report a case of PSSCT in a male patient who presented with a rapidly enlarging neck mass.
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- Noha N Soror
- Internal Medicine, Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED, Warren, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED, Warren, USA
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- Medical Oncology, The Hope Center for Cancer Care, Warren, USA
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Agilinko J, Kueh TJ, Smart L, Shakeel M. Primary thyroid squamous cell carcinoma: a challenging management problem. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/1/e238560. [PMID: 33509876 PMCID: PMC7845689 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-238560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Primary thyroid squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare and highly aggressive cancer. Diagnostic work-up encompasses cervical ultrasonography, tissue biopsy and CT scan. Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the available treatment modalities. With a mean survival rate of 7 months reported in the literature, our patient is alive 2 years after successful treatment of her advanced primary thyroid SCC with surgery and radiotherapy.
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- Joshua Agilinko
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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Pengchao ZMS, Liang SMD, Yinyan LMD, Huipeng WMD, Zhiguang CMS, Yumeng LMS, Xuemei WMD. Ultrasound Diagnosis of Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Thyroid Gland: Case Report and Review. ADVANCED ULTRASOUND IN DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY 2021. [DOI: 10.37015/audt.2021.200012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare malignancy of the head and neck, with fewer than 60 cases reported in the literature. We report a case of PSCCT and provide a brief review of the literature. Case Report: A 66-year-old female with a history of a hemithyroidectomy for a benign thyroid lesion presented with 3 months of progressively worsening compressive symptoms and shortness of breath. Physical examination revealed right-sided thyromegaly and right-sided true vocal fold immobility. Preoperative imaging with ultrasound and computed tomography scan confirmed an enlarged right thyroid, as well as right anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, subglottic stenosis, and bilateral pulmonary nodules. Fine needle aspiration of the thyroid was suggestive of carcinoma. Intraoperative findings of gross tracheal invasion during a planned completion thyroidectomy prompted limited resection and impromptu tracheotomy. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical evaluation confirmed a squamous cell carcinoma of thyroid origin. Further oncologic workup with core lung biopsy and positron emission tomography scan demonstrated metastasis to the lung and cervical spine. Palliative chemotherapy was begun, but the patient died 1 week into therapy. Conclusion: PSCCT is a rare but aggressive malignancy of the head and neck. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical evaluations are essential for diagnosis. While locoregional surgery and radiation therapy may improve the length of survival, the prognosis of patients with PSCCT is poor. Physicians should be mindful of this unique but deadly disease process, as early diagnosis and rapid treatment initiation are essential to optimize treatment outcomes.
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Struller F, Senne M, Falch C, Kirschniak A, Konigsrainer A, Muller S. Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid: Case report and systematic review of the literature. Int J Surg Case Rep 2017. [PMID: 28633125 PMCID: PMC5479948 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary squamous cell cancer (PSCC) of thyroid is a rare malignancy with poor prognosis. It is mandatory to exclude secondary involvement of the thyroid by panendoscopy, CT-scan and immunohistochemical analysis. As treatment surgery, radiation and rarely chemotherapy is employed. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted searching medline and embase database using the medical subject headings "primary squamous cell carcinoma of thyroid" and "primary squamous cell cancer of thyroid", for articles published until April 2016 (n=1733). Of interest were the used treatment modalities and survival outcomes. RESULTS A total of 35 publications reporting on 50 cases including ours were finally analyzed. A curative treatment approach was described in 24 patients (48%). Additional radiotherapy, chemotherapy or radiochemotherapy was applied in 17, 7 and 7 patients respectively. Median overall survival was 6 months [range 0-48] for 47 patients. Disease free survival was only achieved in 8 patients with disease limited to the thyroid gland, complete surgical resection and additional radiotherapy or radiochemotherapy [reported median 20 months; range 12-48]. CONCLUSION Reported disease free survival of PSCC of the thyroid was only achieved in patients with complete surgical resection in combination with adjuvant radio- and/or chemotherapy. However long term survival has not been reported in the literature yet.
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- Florian Struller
- Clinic for Visceral, General and Transplant Surgery, Tuebingen University Hospital, Germany
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- Clinic for Visceral, General and Transplant Surgery, Tuebingen University Hospital, Germany
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- Clinic for Visceral, General and Transplant Surgery, Tuebingen University Hospital, Germany
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- Clinic for Visceral, General and Transplant Surgery, Tuebingen University Hospital, Germany
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- Clinic for Visceral, General and Transplant Surgery, Tuebingen University Hospital, Germany
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- Clinic for Visceral, General and Transplant Surgery, Tuebingen University Hospital, Germany.
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