Chapter 57: Thyroid Gland- Hurthle Cell Thyroid Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Thyroid cancer of the Hürthle cells
2
Q
What percentage of thyroid cancers does it comprise?
A
≈5%
3
Q
What is the cell of origin?
A
Follicular cells
4
Q
131I uptake?
A
No uptake
5
Q
How is the diagnosis made?
A
FNA can identify cells, but malignancy can be determined only by tissue histology (like follicular cancer)
6
Q
What is the route of metastasis?
A
Lymphatic > hematogenous
7
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Total thyroidectomy
8
Q
What is the 10-year survival rate?
A
80%
