Zhou XC, Hu KQ, Zhang XF, Ye YH, Jiang Y, Pan F, Li XY, Zhou H. Breast cancer metastatic to the bilateral thyroid: a case report. Head Neck Oncol. 2012 Sep 9;4(2):51.

We describe the case of a 41-year-old woman with a history of bilateral breast cancer, presented with elevated serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 153 level, and ultrasonography revealed the bilateral thyroid lobes and isthmus diffuse distribution of point-like calcifications, no nodules were palpable, total thyroidectomy was performed. A firm diagnosis of metastatic breast carcinoma to the thyroid was established. With this report, we should strengthen the argument that any patient with a thyroid lesion and a history of malignancy should be considered to have a metastasis until proven otherwise, also we conclude that total thyroidectomy for the multifocality of metastases to the thyroid gland is feasible, when metastatic cancer limited to the thyroid. With the combination of comprehensive treatment, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and endocrine therapy, the survival of patient can be prolonged.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research