Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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Richard W Nason

Biography

Dr. Richard W. Nason is a distinguished professor in the Section of Surgical Oncology at the Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, and serves at CancerCare Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. He specializes in head and neck surgical oncology, focusing on the management of thyroid cancer and oral malignancies. Dr. Nason co-edited "Management of Thyroid Cancer: Special Considerations," a comprehensive guide addressing complex aspects of thyroid cancer treatment. He also co-edited "Controversies in Oral Cancer," exploring various perspectives on oral cancer management.

Publications

• Case Report
  Proper Management of Rapidly Growing Large B-Cell Primary Thyroid Lymphoma, Case Report and Review of Literature
  Author(s): Mohamed Tarek Hafez and Richard W NasonMohamed Tarek Hafez and Richard W Nason
  
  Background: Primary thyroid lymphoma is a rare type of thyroid cancer. It accounts for 1 to 5% of all thyroid cancers and 1 to 2% of all lymphomas outside the lymph nodes. Frequently, based on histology and fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNA), it is difficult to distinguish between anaplastic carcinoma and thyroid lymphoma. Open biopsy is usually needed to confirm diagnosis. Case Presentation: We present the clinical history, physical findings, imaging studies and treatment plan of a 60-year-old male patient with malignant B cell lymphoma of the thyroid gland. The patient was presented to cancer care Manitoba with rapidly growing neck mass and Hoarseness for three weeks. CT scan of the neck showed large right-sided paratracheal mass consistent with thyroid malignancy, with destruction of the right side of the thyroid cartilage and abnormal sma.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7948.1000210

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