A case of tracheal cancer with thyroid invasion

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2018;34(2):61-64.
Published online November 30, 2018.

Kang Hyeon Lim;Yong Jun Jeong;Mun Soo Han;Ju Han Lee;Young Sik Kim;Kyung Ho Oh;Soon Young Kwon

갑상선을 침범한 기관암 환자 1례

임강현;정용준;한문수;이주한;김영식;오경호;권순영

Abstract

Malignant lesion of the trachea predominantly results from direct spread of adjacent tumors, whereas primary tracheal malignancies are rarely observed. Tracheal tumors are usually diagnosed late on account of delayed specific symptoms: dyspnea, stridor, coughing and hemoptysis. Primary tracheal tumors, although very rare, may extend into the thyroid gland and present as a thyroid mass. Surgery, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy, is the treatment of choice. A case of primary tracheal cancer with thyroid invasion is reported, and a review of the literature is presented.

Key Words: Primary tracheal cancer, Thyroid invasion, Squamous cell carcinoma