A rare malignant thyroid carcinosarcoma with aggressive behavior and DICER1 gene mutation: a case report with literature review

A rare malignant thyroid carcinosarcoma with aggressive behavior and DICER1 gene mutation: a case report with literature review

Abstract Background Malignant biphasic tumor also known as carcinosarcoma is an uncommon neoplasm that is composed of both malignant epithelial and mesenchymal components. Most reported cases of carcinosarcoma affect the female genital tract; however, other sites including head and neck, lung, and b...

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Main Authors: Jing Yang, Carmen Sarita-Reyes, David Kindelberger, Qing Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Thyroid Research
Subjects:
Thyroid
Carcinosarcoma
Biphasic tumor
Lung metastasis
DICER1 mutation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13044-018-0055-8

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