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Metastases from follicular carcinoma thyroid

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Previously operated for metastatic brain lesion from thyroid carcinoma. Currently presents with altered sensorium. Patient earlier had thyroidectomy 1 year ago.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

A left parietal lobe lesion with adjacent perilesional edema with a skull vault lesion at the previous craniotomy site is noted. Skull vault lesion shows intense homogeneous enhancement. 

Case Discussion

Recurrent metastases from thyroid carcinoma.

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