Mediastinal Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Cite this case
[...]. Mediastinal Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. CTICases. Published May 25, 2023. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/cf39z
Imaging findings
A heterogeneous, peripheral-enhancing mass in the upper mediastinum with internal calcifications, abutting the brachiocephalic vein.
Key takeaways
This case represents ectopic thyroid tissue that developed into papillary thyroid carcinoma. It is a rare finding, but hypervascular masses in the mediastinum with calcifications should raise suspicion for thyroid-related pathology.
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