Synchronous Parotid and Thyroid Gland Metastases from Breast Cancer


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CIHAN Y. B., DENİZ K., YILMAZ M.

BREAST CARE, vol.6, no.2, pp.133-135, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000327508
  • Journal Name: BREAST CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.133-135
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Metastases to the parotid and thyroid glands from breast cancer are rare and have a poor prognosis. Case Report: We present the case of a patient with breast carcinoma and synchronous involvement of both the parotid and thyroid gland, and review the literature on this subject. Conclusion: Metastatic malignancy in clinically suspect thyroid and parotid nodules could be detected more frequently with routine use of fine needle aspiration biopsy.