Multidisciplinary treatment of follicular thyroid carcinoma with hepatic and pulmonary metastases: a case report and literature review - Summary - MDSpire
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Multidisciplinary treatment of follicular thyroid carcinoma with hepatic and pulmonary metastases: a case report and literature review
To determine the clinical diagnostic features, molecular basis, and comprehensive treatment strategies for a case of follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) with hepatic and pulmonary metastases.
Key Findings:
FTC is the second most common subtype of differentiated thyroid cancer, with a metastasis incidence of 10-15%.
Liver metastases from FTC are rare, occurring in 0.5-1% of cases.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
The case study is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Existing literature on FTC with liver metastasis is limited, with only 26 cases reported.