Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (임상이비인후과)

The Busan, Ulsan, Gyeoungnam Branch of Korean Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (대한이비인후과학회 부산,울산,경남 지부회)
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A Case of Columnar Cell Variant of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

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  • Choe, Si Hong (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Donghoo (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jung, Soo Jin (Department of Pathology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Do Hun (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine)
  • 최시홍 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 이동후 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 정수진 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 이비인후-병리학교실) ;
  • 김도훈 (인제대학교 의과대학 부산백병원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실)
  • Received : 2018.02.20
  • Accepted : 2018.10.19
  • Published : 2018.12.30

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Abstract

Columnar cell variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (CCV-PTC) is a rare variant representing 0.15-0.2% of all PTCs. The CCV is aggressive, due to its rapid growth, high local recurrence rate, and frequent lung, brain and bone metastasis. Aggressive surgical and medical management are recommended for these neoplasias. The authors experienced a case of CCV-PTC in a 45-year-old man. We performed total thyroidectomy with neck dissection. The patient received radiation and radioactive iodine therapy. There were no recurrences or complications in the following 24 months after the operation. The patient will closely undergo continuous follow up. We present the clinical characteristics, pathology, treatment, and prognosis of the tumor with a review of the literature.

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