## Abstract We present the case of a 57βyearβold male with primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT). Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) staining was strongly positive. Pharmaceuticals targeting EGFR may provide an additional therapeutic option for this rare disease with extremely
Squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid
β Scribed by Dr. A. K. Sarda; S. Bal; Arunabh; M. K. Singh; M. M. Kapur
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 538 KB
- Volume
- 39
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-4790
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β¦ Synopsis
Eight cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid are reviewed. The clinical features and natural history of our cases are presented. All tumours showed an aggressive biological behaviour. Two patients showed association with well-differentiated thyroid cancer. It is difficult to conclude whether these tumours are de novo occurrences or were a result of a complete replacement of a previously existing condition after a change in histologic character.
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## Abstract Four cases of pure squamous cell carcinoma and two cases of mixed squamous cell and glandular carcinoma are reported. Obviously, there is a possibility that squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland develops from the existing squamous cells or as a result of metaplasia of follicular
## Abstract ## Background Thyroid carcinoma occurring as a second primary associated with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is unusual. The clinical management of thyroid cancer in such cases has been debated. ## Methods Between 1975 and 2004, we collected 33 cases. The associated th