Background and Objective: Thyroid carcinomas thymus-like differentiation (CASTLE) are rare. The aim of this paper is to address a valid diagnostic and therapeutic protocol for these tumours using three exemplary cases and the previously published literature, Methods: The routine use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in all cases of unclear thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or in cases of multiple neck masses. Results: Three cases of thyroid CASTLE tumours, finally confirmed by histology, are evaluated. All three patients remain in good conditions after an aggressive surgical approach followed by radiotherapy Conclusions: MRI should be routinely used in cases of unclear FNAC or multiple neck masses. Surgery and radiotherapy are effective to manage thyroid CASTLE tumours. Copyright © 2006 Edizioni Luigi Pozzi.
CASTLE tumours of the thyroid .Value of multiplanar imaging acquisition
De Franciscis S.;Amorosi A.;
2006-01-01
Abstract
Background and Objective: Thyroid carcinomas thymus-like differentiation (CASTLE) are rare. The aim of this paper is to address a valid diagnostic and therapeutic protocol for these tumours using three exemplary cases and the previously published literature, Methods: The routine use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in all cases of unclear thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or in cases of multiple neck masses. Results: Three cases of thyroid CASTLE tumours, finally confirmed by histology, are evaluated. All three patients remain in good conditions after an aggressive surgical approach followed by radiotherapy Conclusions: MRI should be routinely used in cases of unclear FNAC or multiple neck masses. Surgery and radiotherapy are effective to manage thyroid CASTLE tumours. Copyright © 2006 Edizioni Luigi Pozzi.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
