Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Dec 2023)

Retrospective Diagnosis of Ca Thyroid on Thyroid Pertechnetate Scan –A part of Routine Post Thyroidectomy Work up For Nontoxic Multi Nodular Goiter

  • Kahkashan Bashir Mir,
  • Ayesha Ammar,
  • Sadaf Batool,
  • Naseer Ahmad,
  • Adnan Saeed,
  • Mohammad Faheem,
  • Aamna Hassan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.24-06
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 74, no. 1

Abstract

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Unsuspected thyroid cancer can be detected in multinodular goiter (MNG) where the risk of malignancy is 7-9%. Fine needle aspiration (FNAc) is performed in case of suspicious findings on ultrasound. With benign FNAC results there is no need for surgery unless the patient has pressure symptoms or cosmetic concerns, but the risk of overlooked malignancy is always present. We present the case of a patient with unexpected detection of papillary thyroid cancer on thyroid scan. Keywords:Thyroid Cancer Papillary, Multi-nodular Goitre, Thyroid Neoplasm,