Abstract

ROJO-ABECIA, Mikel et al. Thyroid metastases from colorectal cancer 14 years later: A case report and literature review. Cir. cir. [online]. 2020, vol.88, n.4, pp.508-510.  Epub Nov 08, 2021. ISSN 2444-054X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/ciru.19001130.

Metastases to the thyroid gland are unusual, especially from a colorectal cancer. We present the case of an 85-year-old female with a history of colon cancer in 2004 treated with surgery, who 14 years later develop dysphonia and dysphagia associated to an elevation of carcinoembryonic antigen. A pathologic thyroid mass was evidenced in a positron emission tomography-computed tomography. The colorectal origin of the mass was confirmed with a biopsy. The patient received surgical treatment doing the right hemithyroidectomy. This entity must be suspected in patients with oncological history and a new thyroid nodule. Surgery is a therapeutic option with either curative or palliative intent.

Keywords : Thyroid metastases; Colorectal cancer; Thyroidectomy.

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