Genetic and epigenetic alterations in differentiated thyroid carcinoma

Differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) has a favorable prognosis, but it is important to identify those patients who have a high risk of progressive disease and DTC-related death at the time of diagnosis. Analyzing genetic and epigenetic alterations in thyroid cancer may play a role in tumor diagnos...

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Published in:Journal of medicine and life 2013, Vol.6 (4), p.403-408
Main Authors: Brehar, A C, Brehar, F M, Bulgar, A C, Dumitrache, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carcinoma - genetics
Epigenesis, Genetic - genetics
Humans
Thyroid Neoplasms - genetics
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Summary:Differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) has a favorable prognosis, but it is important to identify those patients who have a high risk of progressive disease and DTC-related death at the time of diagnosis. Analyzing genetic and epigenetic alterations in thyroid cancer may play a role in tumor diagnosis, prognostic and therapeutic strategies.
ISSN:1844-122X
1844-3117