A case report of thyroid-like low-grade nasopharyngeal papillary adenocarcinoma with literature review - Summary - MDSpire

A case report of thyroid-like low-grade nasopharyngeal papillary adenocarcinoma with literature review

  • By

  • Dehui Kong

  • Man Yang

  • Xie Deng

  • ZiFan Xu

  • Hongqiong Duan

  • Guoqing Pan

  • Zi Lei

  • June 2, 2026

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Objective:

To systematically investigate the clinical and pathological characteristics of TL-LGNPPA and its differential diagnosis, enhancing understanding and treatment strategies.

Key Findings:
  • Histological features include typical papillary and ductal structures with fibrovascular axes and moderate atypia.
  • Immunohistochemical analysis shows expression of TTF-1 and CK, with TG mostly negative and Ki-67 index generally less than 10%.
  • The tumor typically presents as a grayish-red, soft mass with a slow growth rate and good prognosis.
Interpretation:

Accurate diagnosis of TL-LGNPPA necessitates comprehensive histological assessment, immunohistochemical analysis, and imaging examination.

Limitations:
  • Limited number of reported cases restricts knowledge among clinicians and pathologists, potentially impacting diagnostic accuracy.
  • The study relies on previously published literature, which may vary in quality and completeness.
Conclusion:

TL-LGNPPA is a rare nasopharyngeal tumor with histological features similar to papillary thyroid carcinoma.

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