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Follicular and Hürthle Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid Gland

2006; Elsevier BV; Volume: 15; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.soc.2006.05.011

1558-5042

Roy Phitayakorn, Christopher R. McHenry,

Head and Neck Anomalies

Follicular and Hürthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland are uncommon tumors that are genotypically similar. Current and future diagnostic adjuncts, treatment, and postoperative follow-up for patients with follicular and Hürthle cell cancer are outlined. Risk factors for recurrence and mortality and the reported outcomes of treatment of follicular and Hürthle cell carcinoma are reviewed.