Primary thyroid lymphoma is defined as a lymphoma involving either the
thyroid gland alone or both the thyroid gland and neck lymph nodes,
without contiguous spread or distant metastases from other areas of
involvement at the time of diagnosis. Despite its rarity, prompt
recognition of primary thyroid lymphoma is essential due to its distinct
management, which differs significantly from the treatment approaches
for other neoplasms of the thyroid gland. Herein, we report a 64 years-
old female patient who complained of hoarseness, and was diagnosed as
thyroid lymphoma with unilateral vocal fold paralysis. After
chemotherapy, vocal fold paralysis was relieved and the patient¡¯s
hoarseness was improved. |