Differentiated thyroid cancer presenting with thyrotoxicosis due to functioning metastases

M. Haq; S. Hyer; G. Flux; G. Cook; C. Harmer

doi:10.1259/bjr/52032397

Differentiated thyroid cancer presenting with thyrotoxicosis due to functioning metastases

M. Haq, S. Hyer, G. Flux, G. Cook, C. Harmer

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Thyrotoxicosis due to functioning metastases in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is exceedingly rare. We report a case of follicular carcinoma in a 54-year-old manager, who presented with thyrotoxicosis, shortness of breath and lung metastases. Transbronchial biopsy of a pulmonary nodule demonstrated normal thyroid. This was interpreted as representing very well-differentiated thyroid cancer. CT, (131)I whole-body imaging and dosimetry is described following total thyroidectomy and repeated radioiodine administration (cumulative activity 34.6 GBq). The patient became asymptomatic with almost complete eradication of the pulmonary metastases. Potential complications of thyroid storm, bone marrow failure and pulmonary fibrosis following radioiodine are discussed, together with methods to minimise these risks.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e38-43
Journal	British Journal of Radiology
Volume	80
Issue number	950
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/52032397
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2007

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