Author/Authors :
Yiing, WC Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Irfan, M Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Marican, F Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Pathology, Malaysia , Samarendra, M Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Pathology, Malaysia
Abstract :
Hurthle cell carcinoma is a rare entity of differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Modality of treatment is controversial due to the nature and rarity of the disease. However, total thyroidectomy followed by adjuvant treatment is prudent in this variant of thyroid malignancy in view of its aggressive nature. We report a case of Hurthle cell carcinoma of thyroid in an elderly male in which the pre operative diagnosis was follicular carcinoma. The outline of management is discussed
