RET/PTC translocations and clinico-pathological features in human papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC)

Thyroid carcinoma is the most frequent endocrine cancer accounting for 5-10% of thyroid nodules. Papillary hystotype (PTC) is the most prevalent form accounting for 80% of all thyroid carcinoma. Although much is known about its epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and biological behaviour, the only...

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Main Authors: Cristina eRomei, Rossella eElisei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2012.00054/full