Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2022
Case ReportsA Case of Thyroid Follicular Carcinoma Presented with Skin Metastasis.
Skin metastases due to thyroid carcinomas are extremely rare and represent advanced disease and poor prognosis. Diagnosing a skin nodule, which may appear as the first clinical symptom of latent malignancy with low metastatic potential, is likely to be challenging. ⋯ Herein, we present a case of a nodular skin lesion in the left lumbar region of a 66-year female due to thyroid follicular carcinoma metastasis and discuss it in the light of existing literature. Key Words: Follicular thyroid carcinoma, Pulmonary nodule, Metastasis, skin.