Darouassi Y, Attifi H, Zalagh M, Rharrassi I, Benariba F. Myxofibrosarcoma of the thyroid gland.
Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2014;
131:385-387. [PMID:
24702999 DOI:
10.1016/j.anorl.2013.09.004]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Myxofibrosarcoma of the thyroid is exceptional: a Medline search found a single case report. We report a new case which raised diagnostic and therapeutic problems.
OBSERVATION
We report the case of a 74-year-old woman who presented with swelling of the left thyroid lobe and ipsilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. Total thyroidectomy with cervical lymph-node dissection was performed. Histological analysis diagnosed myxofibrosarcoma. Evolution was marked by rapid local recurrence, and chemotherapy based on doxorubicin and ifosfamide was introduced.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
Head and neck myxofibrosarcoma is rare. MRI is essential and should always precede treatment. Diagnosis is histological. There is elevated risk of local recurrence after resection, accompanied by worsening tumor grade, whence the need for accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment and regular MRI follow-up.
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