Usefulness of core needle biopsy for the diagnosis of thyroid Burkitt’s lymphoma: a case report and review of the literature

Usefulness of core needle biopsy for the diagnosis of thyroid Burkitt’s lymphoma: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Thyroid lymphomas are an exceptional finding in patients with thyroid nodules. Burkitt’s lymphoma is one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of thyroid lymphomas, and its prognosis depends on the earliness of medical treatment. Given the rarity of this disease, making a promp...

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Main Authors: Stella Bernardi, Andrea Michelli, Deborah Bonazza, Veronica Calabrò, Fabrizio Zanconati, Gabriele Pozzato, Bruno Fabris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Thyroid
Burkitt’s lymphoma
Thyroid lymphomas
Core needle biopsy
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-018-0312-9

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