[A case of primitive amyloid goiter]. 2006

G Cavallaro, and A Polistena, and F Fornari, and M Ruperto, and C Letizia, and G De Toma
Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" Policlinico Umberto I Dipartmento di Chirurgia "P. Valdoni", Italy.

Amyloid goiter is a rare pathology due to massive amyloid infiltration of thyroid tissue, which cause diffuse or localized enlargement of the gland. It can be totally asymptomatic or cause only non-specific symptoms (compression of adjacent structures, tracheal deviation). Thyroid disfunction (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism) is rare. It is important to differentiate primitive amyloid goiter from other kinds of amyloid infiltration of the thyroid, such as in systemic amyloidosis. The correct diagnosis can be difficult because of the common presence of amyloid in thyroid neoplasms, such as medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). The Authors present a case of primitive amyloid goiter, that needed immunohistochemical analysis for a correct diagnosis, and a review of the concerning literature.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D005260 Female Females
D006042 Goiter Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC). Goiters
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000686 Amyloidosis A group of sporadic, familial and/or inherited, degenerative, and infectious disease processes, linked by the common theme of abnormal protein folding and deposition of AMYLOID. As the amyloid deposits enlarge they displace normal tissue structures, causing disruption of function. Various signs and symptoms depend on the location and size of the deposits. Amyloidoses

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