Diagnosis and management of hurthle cell carcinoma, a rare case report. Issue 1 (1st January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adham, Marlinda; Moulanda, Ferucha; Harahap, Agnes; Pandu, Krishna; Yunir, Em
• Is Part Of: Acta oto-laryngologica case reports. Volume 5:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 80
• Publication Date: 2020-01-01
• Subjects: Thyroid neoplasm -- Hurthle cell carcinoma -- total thyroidectomy -- radioiodine ablation -- thyroid replacement hormone therapy
• DOI: 10.1080/23772484.2020.1838285
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2377-2484

Abstract

Abstract: Hurthle cell carcinoma is a rare subtype of follicular thyroid carcinoma. Its aggressive nature and poor prognosis require prompt diagnosis and treatment, which is often challenging. We herein report a case of a woman who complained of lumps on her left and right neck which move with swallowing motion for 15 years, and have gotten bigger in the previous 6 months. Follicular thyroid carcinoma was first suspected based on previous fine needle aspiration biopsy. Total thyroidectomy and selective neck dissection procedure were performed and histopathology examination post-surgery showed Hurthle cell carcinoma. The patient also received thyroid replacement hormone therapy. This case discusses the diagnosis and management of Hurthle cell carcinoma leading to better patient outcome.