Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Presenting as Benign Thyroid Nodule Preoperatively in a Child: A Case Report

Authors

  • Dr. Kedozeto Punyu Head of Department, Department of ENTNagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Nagaland Author
  • Dr. , Avibo S Jakhalu Senior Resident, Department of ENT1-3Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Nagaland Author
  • Dr. Lozinu Peseyie Department of ENT, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland Author

Keywords:

Solitary thyroid nodule, papillary thyroid carcinoma and paediatric age group

Abstract

We report a case of papillary thyroid carcinoma in a 6-year-old male child who presented with a solitary midline thyroid nodule initially diagnosed as adenomatous goitre on fine needle aspiration cytology. Our case highlights the need for careful preoperative workup, management and follow-up of such cases in the paediatric age group.

Author Biographies

  • Dr. Kedozeto Punyu, Head of Department, Department of ENTNagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Nagaland

    Head of department, ENT

  • Dr. , Avibo S Jakhalu, Senior Resident, Department of ENT1-3Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Nagaland

    Senior Resident, ENT

  • Dr. Lozinu Peseyie, Department of ENT, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland

    Senior Specialist, ENT

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Published

2026-02-03 — Updated on 2026-02-10

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Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Vol_1_Issue_3_Sept_Dec_2025

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