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Familial nonmedullary thyroid carcinoma-clinical relevance and prognosis. A European multicenter study. ESES Vienna presentation.
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Hillenbrand Andreas, Varhaug Jan-Erik, Brauckhoff Michael, Pandev Rumen, Haufe Sabine, Dotzenrath Cornelia, Köberle Roswitha, Hoffmann Rainer, Klein Günther, Kadmon Martina, Negele Thomas, Hagieva Tatjana, Henne-Bruns Doris, Luster Markus, Weber Theresia
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PURPOSE: Approximately 5% of differentiated thyroid carcinomas are of familial origin. These familial nonmedullary thyroid carcinomas (FNMTC) have an increased risk of multifocal disease and lymph node involvement. Consequently, higher recurrence rates and decreased disease-specific survival rates are described. The best surgical approach is discussed controversially. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A survey among the...
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