Carcinoma papilar de tiroides en quiste tirogloso

Abstract

Background: To report a rare case of papillary carcinoma in thyroglossal duct cyst and discuss its management. Material and Method: A 72 year-old man was clinically diagnosed to have a big thyroglossal duct cyst. Sistrunk's procedure followed by total thyroidectomy on the evidence of papillary cancer in thyroglossal duct cyst. Results: Histopathologic examination revealed a papillary carcinoma in the thyroglossal duct cyst and normallity in the thyroid gland. The patient remained free of disease on follow-up. Conclusion: Most cancers arising in thyroglossal duct cyst are of low risk, and Sistrunk's procedure with a total thyroidectomy is an adequate treatment for such cancers.