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Thyroid Carcinoma, Anaplastic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An aggressive THYROID GLAND malignancy which generally occurs in IODINE-deficient areas in people with previous thyroid pathology such as GOITER. It is associated with CELL DEDIFFERENTIATION of THYROID CARCINOMA (e.g., FOLLICULAR THYROID CARCINOMA; PAPILLARY THYROID CANCER). Typical initial presentation is a rapidly growing neck mass which upon metastasis is associated with DYSPHAGIA; NECK PAIN; bone pain; DYSPNEA; and NEUROLOGIC DEFICITS.

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Entry terms

  • Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-P8WKXF33-Z

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