| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2774563 | Endocrinología y Nutrición | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a highly aggressive tumor with a mean survival of 3-7 months. Up to one half of patients have long-standing multinodular goiter and 20-30% have a coexisting differentiated carcinoma. We present two elderly patients under follow-up for multinodular goiters that suddenly showed anaplastic transformation many years after the initial diagnosis. Given the possibility of malignant transformation and the fatal prognosis of this carcinoma, life-long surveillance of these patients is advisable.
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Authors
Elena GarcÃa Fernández, Helena Requejo Salinas, Sharona Azriel Mira, Federico Hawkins Carranza,