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Hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules are exceptionally uncommon in the pediatric population and are typically benign. We describe a rare case of a hyperfunctioning thyroid nodule in a prepubertal child that was ultimately diagnosed as an angioinvasive encapsulated follicular carcinoma, arising in the context of the WHO entity \u2018follicular adenoma showing papillary architecture\u2019. In addition, we provide a comprehensive review of published pediatric cases of hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules with malignant histology.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case Presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A 12\u2010year\u2010old boy presented with a left\u2010sided thyroid nodule detected on ultrasound after cervical swelling. Laboratory evaluation revealed suppressed thyroid\u2010stimulating hormone (TSH), with free thyroxine (fT4) and free triiodothyronine (fT3) within the reference range. Serial ultrasound examinations revealed a progressively enlarging mildly hypoechoic nodule, autonomously functioning on thyroid scintigraphy. Fine\u2010needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was classified as TIR2. Surgical excision showed a follicular\u2010patterned neoplasm showing papillary features, focal capsular and vascular invasion and no lymph node metastases. Comprehensive molecular analysis identified a pathogenic somatic variant in the\n                      <jats:italic>GNAS<\/jats:italic>\n                      gene, whereas no alterations were detected in\n                      <jats:italic>TSHR<\/jats:italic>\n                      ,\n                      <jats:italic>BRAF<\/jats:italic>\n                      ,\n                      <jats:italic>RAS<\/jats:italic>\n                      genes, the\n                      <jats:italic>TERT<\/jats:italic>\n                      promoter, or\n                      <jats:italic>DICER1<\/jats:italic>\n                      .\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the importance of an integrated evaluation in pediatric thyroid nodules, particularly when hyperfunction coexists with indeterminate or suspicious imaging features. Follicular\u2010patterned thyroid neoplasms showing papillary architecture pose diagnostic challenges in children, and molecular analysis may assist risk stratification and elucidate pathogenetic mechanisms linking autonomous function and malignant transformation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/cen.70165","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,15]],"date-time":"2026-05-15T10:13:16Z","timestamp":1778839996000},"page":"474-485","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Malignancy in Pediatric Hyperfunctioning Thyroid Nodules: A Case Report and Literature Review"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"105","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0003-6952-6799","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Cristina","family":"Clausi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine (DIMED), Endocrinology Unit University of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Endocrine Unit University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Simona","family":"Censi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine (DIMED), Endocrinology Unit University of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Endocrine Unit University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jacopo Maria","family":"Arnone","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine (DIMED), Endocrinology Unit University of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Endocrine Unit University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Giulia","family":"Messina","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine (DIMED), Endocrinology Unit University of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Endocrine Unit University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ilaria","family":"Piva","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine (DIMED), Endocrinology Unit University of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Endocrinology Unit University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Familial Cancer Unit Veneto Institute of Oncology (IOV)\u2010IRCSS Padua Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Fausto","family":"Cortese","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine (DIMED), Endocrinology Unit University of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Endocrine Unit University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7931-0084","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Loris","family":"Bertazza","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine (DIMED), Endocrinology Unit University of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Endocrine Unit University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Susi","family":"Barollo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine (DIMED), Endocrinology Unit University of Padua Padua Italy"},{"name":"Endocrine Unit University Hospital of Padua Padua Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Francesca","family":"Galuppini","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Surgical Pathology &amp; 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