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Case Report | Pathology | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 829 - 830 | India
Giant Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Extensive Cystic Changes: A Rare Case Report of A 20-Year Evolution
Abstract: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common malignant thyroid neoplasm, typically presenting as a slow-growing neck mass. While cystic degeneration is common in thyroid nodules, giant PTC with extensive cystic changes is rare. We report a case of a 63-year-old female with a massive 20 cm neck mass that evolved over two decades. Despite its size, the patient remained asymptomatic. Following total excision, histopathology confirmed PTC with characteristic nuclear features and psammoma bodies. This case highlights the importance of clinical suspicion even in long-standing, asymptomatic thyroid masses.
Keywords: Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma, Giant Thyroid Mass, Cystic Change, Case Report
How to Cite?: Dr. Siddhi Tiwari, Dr. Jyoti Shrivastava, "Giant Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Extensive Cystic Changes: A Rare Case Report of A 20-Year Evolution", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 829-830, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26512225702, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26512225702