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Total thyroidectomy with lymph node dissection confirmed MBCT pathologically. No progression was observed at 16 months post-thyroidectomy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>MBCT is a rare clinical entity characterized by nonspecific clinical and radiological findings. Immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis is essential for a definitive diagnosis. 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