Thyroid Schwannoma Masquerading as a Neoplastic Lesion in an Adolescent Female- A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Primary schwannoma occuring in the thyroid gland is extremely rare. It appeared to be less than 1% of mesenchymal neoplasm of thyroid gland. Till date, there have been only 21 cases of primary schwannoma of thyroid gland reported in literature and only 1 case falls in the adolescent group. Majority of the cases were reported in the elderly age group. This report presents a rare case of schwannoma involving the right thyroid in a 16-year old adolescent female. She presented with a firm right neck mass, which moves with deglutition. Thyroid ultrasound revealed a single solitary right thyroid nodule. An ultrasound guided trucut biopsy of the nodule had aroused suspicion for thyroid neoplastic lesion. Right hemithyroidectomy was undertaken without complications. The final histopathological examination supported the diagnosis of schwannoma, which represent by the presence of Antoni A and Antoni B areas. Despite its rarity, a thorough review of earlier reported cases was done. Existing knowledge of this entity was summarised in this report, emphasising the interdisciplinary challenge in diagnosing it pre-operatively with sparing of unnecessary massive surgeries.
Authors and Affiliations
Leong Qi Wen, Khoo Kah Seng, Nording Hasnizal, Lim Chen Hong
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP529657
- DOI 10.7860/IJARS/2018/35749:2376
- Views 134
- Downloads 0
Congenital Hypoplasia of Posterior Arch of Atlas: A Case Report
Congenital defects of the posterior arch of the atlas ranging from simple clefts to partial or total aplasia are quite rare with incidence varying from 0.69% to 4%. Most of them are asymptomatic and detected incidentally...
Multiple and Bilateral Primary Brain Hydatid Cyst Dowling Technique is not always Appropriate (Case Report)
ABSTRACT Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus. Echinococcosis occurs worldwide and can affect multiple organs. Majority of the intracranial cysts are secondary and solitary. Bilate...
Reject Analysis in Digital Radiography: A Prospective Study
Introduction: Rejecting, deleting and repeating of diagnostic radiographs are against the professional and ethical issues of the radiology departments, as it leads to the unnecessary occupation of the staff, additional r...
Comparison of Carotid Artery Intima-media Thickness and Resistive Index by Ultrasound and Colour Doppler in Pre-hypertensives and Stage One Hypertensives
ABSTRACT Introduction: Pre-hypertension and stage one hypertension remains major public health problem in both developed and developing countries. It primarily affects elastic arteries, hence common carotid artery Intima...
A Rare Case of Laryngeal Schwannoma – with Review of Literature
Benign tumours constitute 5% or less among all laryngeal tumours. Schwannomas present rarely in the larynx, and constitutes about 0.1 to 1.5% of benign tumours. The majority occurs in supraglottic region with order of pr...