Papillary thyroid cancer in black thyroid: a case report and literature review

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CONCLUSIONS: We report a case of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma with cervical lymph node metastases in a black thyroid. The clinical findings were consistent with those of previous reports. Based on the literature, it remains unclear if this minocycline triggered finding is associated with an increased frequency and/or aggressiveness of thyroid carcinomas. In the absence of adequate evidence, prolonged minocycline users should ideally undergo routine thyroid assessment to identify possible...

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