Unusual presentation of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma with diffuse neck and thoracic nodules and hyperthyroidism

Publication date: Available online 9 March 2017 Source:Dermatologica Sinica Author(s): Yun-Hsuan Lin, Chiau-Sheng Jang, Chieh-Shan Wu, Lan Hsu Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is a highly aggressive endocrine tumor that can be expected to have a poor clinical outcome. Cutaneous metastases from ATC are rare and in the context of disseminated metastases. Owing to the rarity of the disease, no standard treatment has been documented, and few treatment modalities are effective. This case reports neck and thoracic cutaneous metastasis from ATC, with concurrent hyperthyroidism.
Source: Dermatologica Sinica - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research