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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Thyroid Cancer (Second Edition) |
Subtitle of host publication | A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Management |
Publisher | Humana Press |
Pages | 629-632 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781588294623 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine