ea0032p281 | Clinical case reports - Thyroid / Others | ECE2013
Garcia-Figueras Carolina
, Cayon Manuel
, Gallego Pedro
Introduction: Initial presentation of thyroid carcinoma can range from a solitary thyroid nodule or cervical lymphadenopathy to symptoms related to local compression. Presentation as chylothorax due to compression of thoracic duct is exceptional. The aim of this case report is to describe an extremely rare case of follicular thyroid cancer presenting as chylothorax with special attention to therapeutic aspects.Case report: A 78-years-old woman was referr...