Metachronous solitary metastasis of papillary thyroid cancer in the cavernous sinus: case report and review of literature.

Mihir N Chandarana, Shridhar Epari, Devendra Chaukar, Aliasgar V Moiyadi

Journal: Journal of cancer research and therapeutics 2013;8(3):436-8

PMID: 23174730

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Abstract

Papillary carcinoma is a well-differentiated type of thyroid carcinoma with very good overall prognosis. The commonest site of metastases is the lymph node, distant metastases being rare. We present a case of a 52-year-old male who presented with a solitary metastasis in the left para-sellar region and cavernous sinus more than three years after treatment of primary. Given the atypical radiological features and longstanding symptoms, a surgical excision was performed and focal radiotherapy was given after confirmation of the diagnosis. We discuss this case and review the relevant literature.

Address: Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Neurosurgical Services, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India.

DOI: 10.4103/0973-1482.103528

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MeSH Terms: Carcinoma, Carcinoma, Papillary, Cavernous Sinus, Humans, Iodine Radioisotopes, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasm Metastasis, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary, Thyroid Gland, Thyroid Neoplasms, Thyroidectomy