Oncocytic cell carcinoma of the thyroid with TERT promoter mutation presenting as asphyxia in an elderly: a case report
This case illustrates the complexities of diagnosing and treating thyroid malignancies in the elderly. Biopsy and molecular testing provided diagnostic accuracy and informed treatment. Individualized approaches are essential for better outcomes, especially in aggressive subtypes, balancing the risks and benefits of intervention.
Authors
- Ruoyu Jiang
- Xiqian Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2674-9179)
- Han Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2789-0798)
- Lijie Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6870-9708)
- Lei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7769-7377)
- Yingao Liu
- Jie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5173-9996)
Institutions
- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital (CN)
- Wuqing District People's Hospital (CN)
- Dian Diagnostics (China) (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1349114
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.36