A Case of Invasive Riedel's Thyroiditis with Follicular Neoplasm

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2006;22(1):40-42.
Published online May 30, 2006.

Jong Hoon Park;Hyo Kang;Mun Hyeong Cho;Jung Han Yoon;Young Jong Jaegal;Min Ho Park

여포성 종양을 동반한 침윤성 리들씨 갑상선염 (Riedel's Thyroiditis) 1예

박종훈;강효;조문형;윤정한;제갈영종;박민호

Abstract

Riedel's thyroiditis is an uncommon disorder of unknown etiology that is characterized by an invasive process that partially destroys the gland and extends into adjacent neck structures. Its clinical manifestation as a stonyhard, poorly defined enlargement over the thyroid gland and local compression of the trachea, esophagus and recurrent laryngeal nerve can mimic invasive thyroid carcinoma and mask the accompanied thyroid neoplasm. A case of Riedel's thyroiditis in a 59-year-old female patient, admitted with a previous diagnosis of adenomatous goiter, is reported. So, we present this case with the review of literatures.

Key Words: Riedel's thyroiditis, Follicular neoplasm