Thyroid Lymphoma

Lymphoma that arises from the thyroid gland

Aetiology

  • Background of auto-immune hypothyroidism
  • Females aged 70-80 years

Clinical presentation

  • Rapid onset mass in thyroid

Investigations

  • Core biopsy

Management

  • Chemotherapy (R-CHOP), radiotherapy or steroids
  • Does not respond to RAI