Erschienen in:
13.11.2020 | Clinical Report
Haemoptysis: An Uncommon Presentation in an Incidental Thyroid Nodule—A Case Report
verfasst von:
Lakshmi Narasimman Parasuraman, Jagadesh Chandra Bose Soundararajan
Erschienen in:
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
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Sonderheft 2/2022
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Abstract
Thyroid cancers invading the critical structures like trachea, oesophagus, recurrent laryngeal nerve and major vessels are uncommon. Even though uncommon, patients with large thyroid lesion (> 4 cm) or aggressive histology can present with features of invasion. Careful evaluation and appropriate surgical management is needed for optimal outcome. This case is presented to make our otolaryngology-head and neck surgeons aware of such unique situation where an incidental thyroid nodule presenting as haemoptysis due to tracheal invasion.