Abstract
Papillary microcarcinomas (PMC) of the thyroid gland are defined according to The WHO Committee as papillary carcinomas measuring 10 mm or less in diameter. A large proportion of these tumours are found coincidentally in the treatment of symptomatic goitre and most cases follow an indolent course with an excellent prognosis. However, a more aggressive behaviour with regional and distant metastases does occur. The aim of this study was to evaluate if the immunohistochemical markers cyclin D1 or galectin-3 might indicate the presence of metastatic disease in patients with PMC at the time of diagnosis.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Acta Oncologica |
Volume | 47 |
Pages (from-to) | 451-7 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 0284-186X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adult
- Carcinoma, Papillary
- Cyclin D
- Cyclins
- Databases, Factual
- Denmark
- Female
- Galectin 3
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Proteins
- Thyroid Neoplasms
- Tumor Markers, Biological