Cerebellar metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma in a pediatric patient with complex congenital heart disease.
Author Department
Pediatrics
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
11-2012
Abstract
This case describes the first pediatric case of metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) to the cerebellum as the presenting sign of cancer in a child with CHARGE syndrome and complex congenital heart disease. Diagnostic radiation exposure as a strong risk factor for PTC is discussed.
Recommended Citation
Remy KE, Elder RW, Tsankova NM, Conroy RM. Cerebellar metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma in a pediatric patient with complex congenital heart disease. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2012;25(11-12):1195-9.
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