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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid treated with concurrent chemoradiation and palliative immunotherapy: a case report.

Meng-Lun HsiehBrian M BeschJo Elle G PetersonChristina E Henson
Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2022)
This is the first case report demonstrating the use of pembrolizumab as palliative therapy for primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid. Our study also highlights the importance of chemoradiation in decreasing primary mass size and immunotherapy in preventing metastatic disease progression.
Keyphrases
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • locally advanced
  • case report
  • rectal cancer
  • palliative care
  • lymph node metastasis
  • advanced cancer
  • advanced non small cell lung cancer