endocrine and metabolic disorders
Thyroid Cancers
Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma
Anaplastic carcinoma is an undifferentiated cancer that accounts for about 1% of thyroid cancers. It occurs mostly in older patients and slightly more often in women. The tumor is characterized by rapid, painful enlargement. Rapid enlargement of the thyroid may also suggest thyroid lymphoma, particularly if found in association with Hashimoto Thyroiditis . has been shown to reduce tumor progression but has yet to been shown to improve long-term survival ( Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma reference ). 1.Bible KC, Kebebew E, Brierley J, et al: 2021 American Thyroid Association Guidelines for Management of Patients with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.Thyroid31(3):337–386, 2021. doi: 10.1089/thy.2020.0944 