Undifferentiated Thyroid Cancer

Diseases & Conditions

Cancer & Benign Tumors

Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAMay 20, 2021

The topic Undifferentiated Thyroid Cancer you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It is responsible for secreting thyroid hormones that monitor our body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and weight.
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer is a rare cancer of the thyroid gland. The cancer arises when genetic mutations transform healthy cells into abnormal cancer cells. It is one of 4 types of thyroid carcinoma that is fast-growing and invasive, which makes it difficult to treat.
These cancer cells are allowed to grow and multiply at very high rates. Unlike normal cells, these cancer cells do not die, and as a result, they form tumors. Additionally, cancer cells can spread to other tissues or regions of the body resulting in metastatic Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
The diagnosis is usually made through a biopsy, which is examined by a pathologist under a microscope.
The treatment of choice is surgical excision and radiation therapy; however, the prognosis is generally very poor.

Please find comprehensive information on Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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