Small Cell Tumors of the Thyroid Gland: A Review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Eloy, C (Author) Other; Manuel Cameselle Teijeiro, JM (Author) Other; Rousseau, E (Author) Other; Sobrinho Simoes, M (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Surgical Pathology

Vol. 22

Pages: 197-201

ISSN: 1066-8969

Publisher: SAGE

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-CPD

DOI: 10.1177/1066896913510029

Abstract (EN): The small cell group of thyroid tumors that includes lymphoma, poorly differentiated carcinoma, medullary carcinoma, secondary neoplasms, as well as tumors with uncertain histogenesis, remains as a valid diagnostic cul-de-sac due to its heterogeneous constitution. The existence of small cell thyroid tumors with EWSR1-FLI1 rearrangement together with neuroendocrine and/or carcinomatous differentiation raises not only differential diagnostic problems but also a very interesting therapeutic dilemma. This review explores the classification of small cell tumors of the thyroid taking into account the immunophenotype and molecular profile of such tumors.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5