Hürthle cell carcinoma of the thyroid: Retrospective review of 62 patients treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital between 1946 and 2003

HCC appears to be a separate entity from follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC), with a more aggressive disease profile. Lymph node status, tumour stage, and the presence of metastases are independent predictors of DFS. Radical surgery may improve outcome in HCC.