Primary thyroid leiomyosarcoma: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Issue 4 (28th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bashir, Mohammed Talha; Bradish, Tom; Rasul, Usman; Shakeel, Muhammad
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 14:Issue 4(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04-28
• Subjects: ear -- nose and throat/otolaryngology -- thyroid disease -- pathology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-236399
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumour of smooth muscle origin. It is extremely rare as a primary thyroid cancer with only 33 cases previously described in the literature. We present the case of a 69-year-old Caucasian man who presented with a 5-month history of left cervical lymphadenopathy and a suspicious mass in the left thyroid lobe on ultrasound scan. Left hemithyroidectomy confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma. A review of current understanding and approaches to management of this rare condition are discussed.