Unusual Thyroid Mass in an Adolescent Patient

Ear Nose Throat J. 2022 Dec;101(10):654-656. doi: 10.1177/0145561320973764. Epub 2020 Dec 4.

Abstract

Hurthle cell tumors are rare follicular-derived thyroid neoplasms. Hurthle cell tumors may be benign or malignant. Workup includes imaging, fine needle aspiration, and treatment usually consists of observation versus thyroidectomy. We describe a case of Hurthle cell adenoma in an adolescent; to the best of our knowledge, this represents only the third case described in the English literature of adolescent Hurthle cell adenoma.

Keywords: Hurthle cell tumor; otolaryngology; pediatric thyroid mass; thyroid mass; thyroid neoplasm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Oxyphilic* / pathology
  • Adolescent
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / methods
  • Humans
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Thyroidectomy