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ea0073aep872 | Late Breaking | ECE2021

A rare cause of malignant pleural effusion: Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma

Helvaci Burcak , Karaahmetli Gulsum , Sacikara Muhammet , Cuhaci Seyrek Neslihan , İrem Serifoglu , Aydin Cevdet , Topaloglu Oya , Ersoy Reyhan , Cakir Bekir

PurposePoorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma (PDTC); is a rare type of thyroid cancer with a high risk of recurrence, metastasis, and death. Pleural effusion due to thyroid cancer has seldom been reported. In this report, we present a case with PDTC related malignant pleural effusion.CaseA 66-year-old male patient presented with neck swelling and shortness of breath. At another center, thyroid ultrasonograp...

ea0073aep865 | Late Breaking | ECE2021

Steroid Cell Tumor of the Ovary - A case presenting with hirsutismus

Sacikara Muhammed , Solmaz Kubra , Karaahmetli Gulsum , Baser Husniye , Cevdet Aydın , Ayhan Sevgi , Dincer Nazmiye , Topaloglu Oya , Ersoy Reyhan , Cakir Bekir

IntroductionSteroid cell tumors (SCTs) are a rare subgroup of sex-cord tumors of the ovary that account for less than 0.1% of all ovarian tumors. They are classified into three categories based on the cell origin: stromal luteoma, Leydig-cell tumor, and not otherwise specified (NOS). NOS tumors are the most common subtype and comprise the largest proportion of cases (60%).The clinical presentations are not specific, including abdominal pain, distention a...