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ea0022p829 | Thyroid | ECE2010

Metastasis in differentiated carcinomas of the thyroid

Barbosa Ana Paula , Lobo Claudia , Teixeira Joao Pedro , Soares Carlos , Capela Joao , Couto Joana , Martins Raquel , Santos Ana Paula , Bastos Lima , Bento Maria Jose , Amaro Teresina , Torres Isabel

Differentiated carcinoma of the thyroid (DCT) of follicular origin is the most frequent endocrine neoplasia and it usually has a good prognosis even in the disseminated disease, due to its slow growing pattern and low dissemination rate. The prevalence of metastasis described in the literature varies between 5 and more than 20%.Aims: To analyze the clinical–pathological data and their relation with survival of patients (pts) with metastatic DTC....