ea0029p1854 | Thyroid cancer | ICEECE2012
Incecayir O.
, Anaforoglu I.
, Kocak G.
, Karyagar S.
, Algun E.
Introduction: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) involving the thyroid gland constitutues 23% of all NHL cases, 28% of all thyroid malignancies. The majority of lymphomas arising in the thyroid gland are MALT lymphomas and diffuse large B cell lymphomas commonly occuring in the setting of thyroiditis. Most cases are seen in adult or elderly females. The thyroid enlargement is often rapid and can lead to symptoms of tracheal or laryngeal compression. Herein, we present a ca...