Brachial plexus compression: a rare sequelae of malignant papillary thyroid carcinoma

Invasive papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) can rarely invade adjacent vital structures. There has been one report on secondary brachial plexopathy associated with locally invasive PTC. Here we report a patient with a large locally invasive PTC associated with secondary neoplastic brachial plexopathy...

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Published in:International journal of clinical and experimental medicine 2013-01, Vol.6 (7), p.606-608
Main Authors: Patel, Amit S, Carter, John M, Friedlander, Paul L, Kandil, Emad
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Language:English
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Summary:Invasive papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) can rarely invade adjacent vital structures. There has been one report on secondary brachial plexopathy associated with locally invasive PTC. Here we report a patient with a large locally invasive PTC associated with secondary neoplastic brachial plexopathy. The case exhibits an extremely rare occurrence that has substantial impact on surgical planning and management.
ISSN:1940-5901
1940-5901