Published June 1976 | Version v1
Journal article

Primary malignant lymphoma of the thyroid after 131I therapy for thyrotoxicosis

  • 1. Niigata Univ. (Japan). School of Medicine

Description

A 69 year old female presented with a cervical mass of eight months. After operation and histological examination the mass was primary malignant lymphoma in the thyroid. She received radiation therapy after total thyroidectomy and now she is free from any distress. The patient had been subjected to radioiodine therapy (131I) for thyrotoxicosis 18 years prior to her present illness. The possible role of the 131I treatment in the development of the malignant lymphoma is discussed. (auth.)

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Journal Title
Gan No Rinsho
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
7
Series
Gan No Rinsho.
Journal Page Range
546-549