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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2023; 11(29): 7253-7257
Published online Oct 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i29.7253
Published online Oct 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i29.7253
Submandibular solid-cystic mass as the first and sole manifestation of occult thyroid papillary carcinoma: A case report
Geng-Yu Chen, Tong Li, Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Jinan City, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Chen GY collected the clinical data; Li T wrote the manuscript and analyzed the data.
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Corresponding author: Tong Li, MD, Surgeon, Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Fourth People’s Hospital of Jinan City, No. 50 Shifan Road, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China. litong198234@163.com
Received: August 28, 2023
Peer-review started: August 28, 2023
First decision: September 4, 2023
Revised: September 11, 2023
Accepted: September 26, 2023
Article in press: September 26, 2023
Published online: October 16, 2023
Peer-review started: August 28, 2023
First decision: September 4, 2023
Revised: September 11, 2023
Accepted: September 26, 2023
Article in press: September 26, 2023
Published online: October 16, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Occult thyroid papillary carcinoma is rare. However, submandibular solid-cystic mass was the initial and sole manifestation, ultrasound and computed tomography scan showed no abnormalities in the thyroid gland, which is relatively rare. We report the case with submandibular solid-cystic mass as the first and sole manifestation was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma after surgery.