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Recent Developments in the Pathology of Thyroid Cancer

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Sarah Johnson

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Abstract

© 2017 The Royal College of Radiologists. The histopathological features of thyroid cancers can be used to risk stratify patients, allowing prognostication and treatment decisions. A detailed accurate histological assessment by experienced pathologists working within a multidisciplinary context is crucial. Experience is also essential for interpretation of preoperative thyroid cytology specimens, which can be challenging. There is now more international harmonisation of numerical reporting systems for thyroid cytology. Understanding of the molecular basis of thyroid cancer has increased dramatically in recent years. Preoperative molecular pathology testing, when available, can refine cytological diagnosis to rule in or out for surgery, as well as assisting prognostication and enabling targeted treatment for thyroid tumours.

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Author(s): Poller DN, Johnson SJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Clinical Oncology

Year: 2017

Volume: 29

Issue: 5

Pages: 278-282

Print publication date: 01/05/2017

Online publication date: 12/02/2017

Acceptance date: 16/01/2017

ISSN (print): 0936-6555

ISSN (electronic): 1433-2981

Publisher: Elsevier Ltd

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clon.2017.01.006

DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2017.01.006

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