Mutations of the ret protooncogene in German multiple endocrine neoplasia families: Relation between genotype and phenotype. [PDF]
It has been suggested that not only the position but also the nature of the mutations of the ret protooncogene strongly correlate with the clinical manifestation of the multiple endocrine neoplasm type 2 (MEN 2) syndrome.
Deckart, H. F. +15 more
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Paediatric development of radiopharmaceutical imaging agents and radioligand therapeutics
Abstract This review focuses on the development of radiopharmaceutical imaging agents and radioligand therapeutics for paediatric use. Nuclear medicine plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of various childhood conditions, including cancers, infections and brain disorders.
Justin L. Hay +5 more
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Mixed medullary-papillary carcinoma of the thyroid: Report of two cases and review of the literature
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) are two distinct types of thyroid carcinoma with considerable difference in terms of cellular origin, histopathological appearance, clinical course and prevalence.
Eren Gurkan +4 more
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Analysis of thyroid carcinomas with immunohistochemical panel application: retrospectively study of 52 cases [PDF]
Aim: The aim of this study was to share our cases of thyroid carcinoma with the literature and to emphasize the importance of evaluation with an immunohistochemical panel in cases with difficulty in the differential diagnosis.
Mecdi Gurhan Balci, Mahir Tayfur
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Prognostic Impact of miR-224 and RAS Mutations in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma [PDF]
Little is known about the function of microRNA-224 (miR-224) in medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). This study investigated the role of miR-224 expression in MTC and correlated it with mutation status in sporadic MTCs.
BAROLLO, SUSI +12 more
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Aim Metabolic liver disease, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, is a major cause of chronic liver dysfunction worldwide, creating an urgent need for effective treatments. This systematic literature review (SLR) and network meta‐analysis (NMA) systematically reviews and compares the efficacy and safety ...
Andrej Belančić +8 more
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IntroductionThe thyroid ultrasound guidelines include the American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System, Chinese-Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System, Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology, European-Thyroid Imaging Reporting ...
Linxin Yang +5 more
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Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare malignancy that originates from the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune thyroid disease and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.
Hyoung Yeob Kim, Noh Hyuck Park
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Prophylactic thyroidectomy in ethnic Chinese patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A syndrome after the introduction of genetic testing [PDF]
Objective: To evaluate the impact of genetic testing in the management of familial multiple endocrine neoplasia 2A patients. Design: Retrospective study. Setting: University teaching hospital, Hong Kong.
GarciaBarcelo, MM +6 more
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A decrease of calcitonin serum concentrations less than 50 percent 30 minutes after thyroid surgery suggests incomplete C-cell tumor tissue removal [PDF]
The prognosis of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) depends on the completeness of the first surgical treatment. To date, it is not possible to predict whether the tumor has been completely removed after surgery.
A. Colao +25 more
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