ONCOCYTIC (HURTHLE CELL) THYROID CARCINOMA METASTASIS TO MANDIBLE: A RARE CASE REPORT

Abstract

Introduction: Follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) accounts for ~10% of thyroid malignancies. Of all the oral malignancies only about 1% are metastases to the oral cavity. Focal oncocytic trans-differentiation results in neoplasia consisting predominantly of hurthle cells that can represent benign Hurthle cell adenoma or malignant Hurthle cell carcinoma. A 60 Case report: year female with complaint of left mandibular swelling came to opd, on CT it reveals lytic hyperenhancing solid expansile soft tissue lesion is seen in posterior body and ramus of mandible on left side, measuring 3.2*2.0*2.5 cms. In conclusion, fac Discussion: ial skeleton metastasis of thyroid malignancy is very rare. Most advantageous option in regards to treatment is surgical resection followed by radio-iodine therapy.