Synchronous Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma and Medullary Thyroid Microcarcinoma in the Same Patient: A Case Report
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Background: A 52-year-old Thai male presented with neck mass. The physical examination showed left thyroid enlargement and ultrasound thyroid revealed both thyroid masses, TI-RAD 4. The diagnosis of fine needle aspiration was suspicious for papillary thyroid carcinoma. Patient underwent a total thyroidectomy. This report mentions the findings of gross and microscopic examinations of the rare synchronous papillary thyroid carcinoma and medullary thyroid microcarcinoma in the same patient. Anatomical pathology is important to diagnosis.
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