Anaplastic carcinoma clinical aspects

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Abstract

Anaplastic carcinoma describes an undifferentiated malignancy derived from more well-differentiated thyroid follicular epithelium. In contrast to the generally indolent nature of differentiated thyroid carcinoma, anaplastic carcinoma represents one of the most aggressive human neoplasms, with a disease-specific mortality of at least 90%. Early recognition of the disease is essential to allow prompt initiation of therapy and to achieve a significant tumor response.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThyroid Cancer (Second Edition)
Subtitle of host publicationA Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Management
PublisherHumana Press
Pages629-632
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781588294623
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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