Spindle epithelial tumor with thymus-like differentiation of thyroid gland: Report of two cases with follow-up

Azizun Nisa; Abrar Barakzai; Khurram Minhas; Naila Kayani

doi:10.4103/0377-4929.72088

Spindle epithelial tumor with thymus-like differentiation of thyroid gland: Report of two cases with follow-up

Azizun Nisa, Abrar Barakzai, Khurram Minhas, Naila Kayani

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical College, Pakistan

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Abstract

Spindle epithelial tumor with thymus-like differentiation (SETTLE) is a rare malignant thyroid tumor showing thymic or related branchial pouch differentiation. The tumors are composed predominantly of spindle cells along with focal epithelial component and ductular formations. SETTLE occurs in young patients, with indolent growth and a tendency to develop delayed blood-borne metastases. We herein report two cases of SETTLE with a follow-up period of 64 months and 30 months, respectively.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	781-784
Number of pages	4
Journal	Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
Volume	53
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4103/0377-4929.72088
Publication status	Published - Oct 2010

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Thymus-like
spindle epithelial tumor of thyroid
thyroid tumor

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