Metastatic Thyroid Carcinoma from Primary Rectal Cancer: A Case Report

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• This case report aims to present a rare instance of metastatic thyroid cancer originating from rectal cancer, emphasizing surgical options.
• Performed surgical intervention including thyroid lobectomy and neck lymph node dissection.
• Utilized ultrasound and fine needle aspiration to confirm metastatic lesions.
• Followed surgical outcomes and pathology results for diagnosis.
• Surgical resection confirmed metastasis from rectal cancer to the thyroid.
• Post-operative results indicated early recurrence of lymph nodes in the dissection area.
• Surgical treatment helped in avoiding complications such as voice changes and swallowing difficulties.