Unique Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC) Metastasis to the Skin: A Case Report

Authors

  • Mikale Kuntz, BS University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, USA
  • Jeff Maddock, MD Department of Radiology, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, USA
  • Luke Roller, MD Department of Radiology, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, USA
  • Elena Rodgers-Rieger, MD Department of Pathology, CHI St. Alexius Health, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.5287

Abstract

Cutaneous metastasis of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is an unusual phenomenon with limited documented cases in medical literature. PTC is the most common of the thyroid cancers. Typically characterized by slow growth and a favorable prognosis, PTC is confined primarily to the thyroid gland and regional lymph nodes. However, in rare instances, aggressive behavior may lead to distant metastases, with the lungs and bones being the most affected sites. Nevertheless, the skin is an infrequent location for thyroid cancer dissemination. This case report presents a unique clinical scenario involving a patient diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer who developed skin metastases. We aim to contribute to the growing body of knowledge concerning this uncommon manifestation of PTC by describing this patient’s clinical presentation.

June 2023 CT chest. Axial view. Nodularity of the right pleura with small right pleural effusion, presumably malignant. Thoracentesis performed.

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Published

2024-04-30

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 4 (2024)

Section

General Radiology

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