[Papillary carcinoma arising from dyshormonogenetic goiter]

Ann Endocrinol (Paris). 2009 Dec;70(6):485-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ando.2009.08.001. Epub 2009 Oct 31.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Dyshormonogenetic goiter is a genetically determined thyroid hyperplasia due to an enzyme defect in thyroid-hormone synthesis. Malignant transformation is one of the most serious complications, rarely reported in the literature.

Observation: We report a new case of a 13-year-old boy with goitrous hypothyroidism who consulted for a voluminous goiter. Total thyroidectomy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed multiple foci of papillary carcinoma with a lymph node metastasis.

Conclusion: Dyshormonogenetic goiter is a rare entity, representing one of the causes of congenital hypothyroidism. It is morphologically characterized by architectural and cellular pleomorphism that may mimic thyroid malignancy and cause difficulties in differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / surgery
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / pathology
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism / drug therapy
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism / genetics
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Goiter / genetics*
  • Goiter / pathology*
  • Goiter / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Male
  • Mutation
  • Thyroid Gland / pathology
  • Thyroid Hormones / biosynthesis
  • Thyroid Hormones / genetics
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Thyroidectomy

Substances

  • Thyroid Hormones