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Spindle and giant cell carcinoma of the thyroid: Report of a five‐year survival after lobectomy and postoperative irradiation
Author(s) -
Spiro Ronald H.,
Daniello Nicholas
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930120414
Subject(s) - medicine , esophagus , surgery , carcinoma , thyroid , thyroid carcinoma
We have described a patient who remains alive and well five years after lobectomy and planned postoperative irradiation for a sizable spindle and giant cell carcinoma arising in the right thyroid lobe which was adherent to the trachea and the esophagus. The dismal experience of others with this highly lethal tumor has been reviewed. A trial of surgical resection and fulldose postoperative teletherapy seems warranted in selected patients who have a resectable tumor.