What is the survival rate of thyroid lymphoma?

A cohort study of 2215 patients with primary thyroid lymphoma from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database of the National Cancer Institute reported 5- and 10-year overall survival rates of 71.61% and 55.95%, respectively.

Can you have thyroid cancer and lymphoma?

Both lymphoma and thyroid cancer are quite common individually, lymphoma of the thyroid gland is also frequently found, while their joint presentation is more unusual. Secondary thyroid malignancies are well known to be associated with previous chemotherapy and radiotherapy of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patients.

How fast does thyroid lymphoma grow?

It takes a long time (20–30 years) to develop PTL after the onset of lymphocytic thyroiditis. A rapidly growing (usually within 1–3 months), painless thyroid enlargement, either in the form of goiter or discrete nodule, is the most common clinical presentation in PTL.

How is thyroid lymphoma treated?

Unlike other forms of thyroid cancer, thyroid lymphoma is not treated by surgical removal of the thyroid gland. Instead, it is treated with chemotherapy, radiation treatment, or a combination of the two. Treatment is usually directed by a medical oncologist (a cancer specialist) or hematologist.

What happens if thyroid cancer spreads to lymph nodes?

If cancer has spread to lymph nodes, a central compartment or modified neck dissection (surgical removal of lymph nodes from the neck) may be done. Because the thyroid is removed, patients will need to take thyroid hormone therapy as well, although it is often not started right away.

Is thyroid lymphoma painful?

The most common presentation of thyroid lymphoma is a rapidly enlarging, painless goiter. Other symptoms such as dyspnea, dysphagia, and hoarseness may arise as a result of the pressure effects of the mass.

How common is thyroid lymphoma?

Thyroid lymphoma is a very rare disease that accounts for 1 to 2% of all thyroid cancers and 1 to 2% of all lymphomas outside the lymph nodes. Most patients are older with an average age in the late 60’s. If properly diagnosed and treated, the prognosis is very good.

How do you treat thyroid lymphoma?

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