J Korean Radiol Soc.  2007 Dec;57(6):507-509. 10.3348/jkrs.2007.57.6.507.

Malignant Transformation of Nodular Hyperplasia in the Thyroid: A Case Report

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Radiology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Korea. dwultra@lycos.co.kr
  • 2Department of Pathology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Thyroid carcinogenesis is traditionally thought to originate 'de novo'. However, it is debatable whether a malignant transformation can possibly arise from a benign thyroid nodule, as suggested for the malignant transformation of a thyroid adenoma. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have been performed addressing the malignant transformation of nodular hyperplasia in the thyroid gland. Here, we report a case of nodular hyperplasia with focally malignant degeneration.

Keyword

Focal nodular hyperplasia; Cell transformation, neoplastic; Thyroid neoplasm; Thyroid, US

MeSH Terms

Carcinogenesis
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
Hyperplasia*
Thyroid Gland*
Thyroid Neoplasms
Thyroid Nodule
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