Histiocytosis X involving thyroid gland: a case report

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei). 1994 Oct;54(4):279-81.

Abstract

Diffuse histiocytosis X involving thyroid gland is rare. A 10-year-old boy with progressively enlarged neck mass, skin rash over scalp and face, splinter hemorrhage, otitis externa, episodes of pneumothorax and abnormal liver function was hospitalized. Thyroid scan showed a nonfunctioning mass in the right lobe of the thyroid and needle aspiration biopsy suspected histiocytosis X. Right thyroid lobectomy was performed and revealed histiocytosis X in light and electron microscopic examinations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Child
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Thyroid Diseases / pathology*
  • Thyroid Gland / pathology