Diseases [C] » Neoplasms [C04] » Neoplasms by Histologic Type » Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial » Carcinoma » Thyroid Carcinoma, Anaplastic
Description
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. MeSH
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Organization Involved with Phase 3 Indications (4)
Organization Involved with Phase 2 Indications (27)
Organization Involved with Phase 1 Indications (5)
Organization Involved with Other Experimental Indications (1)
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