In spite of a complex variety of microscopic patterns, thyroid carcinoma can be classified
pathologically into four basic subtypes, each with a more or less predictable rate of growth …

It is generally believed that the histological pattern of papillary thyroid carcinomas has no
influence on the course of the disease. However, we were puzzled by the evident …

Context.—Despite past and recent efforts, many problems and controversies remain in the
classification of thyroid carcinomas of follicular cell origin. These controversies have an …

The criteria for the recognition of follicular and papillary carcinomas have changed in recent
years but both denominations have been retained. Papillae no longer seem to be necessary …

UNLABELLED The optimum treatment for differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is still
debated. Results obtained using a selective treatment strategy for papillary (PTC) and …

Retrospective clinicopathological study of 125 thyroid carcinoma cases followed for 9 to 19
years was performed. Case selection for unfavorable histologic type and advanced disease …

Papillary and follicular carcinomas of the thyroid are differentiated carcinomas developed
from the follicular epithelium, that keep some of its morphological and functional …

Thyroid cancer is the most frequent endocrine malignancy. Although infrequent, it is
increasing worldwide and its characteristics are changing. 1, 9 Papillary forms are on the …

The Current Histologic Classification of Thyroid Cancer - Endocrinology and Metabolism
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The thyroid gland is a relatively uncomplicated organ, made up of only two major types of
parenchymal cells, yet it can produce a variegated array of tumor types, the interrelations of …