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ea0041oc14.5 | Thyroid Cancer | ECE2016

Clinical presentation, treatment and outcome of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma in Germany: a retrospective multi-center study

Wendler Julia , Kroiss Matthias , Gast Katja , Kreissl Michael , Allelein Stephanie , Lichtenauer Urs , Blaser Rainer , Kuhn Klaus , Spitzweg Christine , Fassnacht Martin , Fuhrer Dagmar , Schott Matthias , Tiedje Vera

Context: Anaplastic (ATC) thyroid carcinoma is an orphan disease accounting for about 2% of all malignant thyroid tumors. ATC confers a dismal prognosis and standard treatment is not established.Objective: To describe the epidemiology, current treatment regimens and outcome of ATC, to identify clinical prognostic markers and treatment factors associated with improved prognosis. To establish a consensus treatment schedule.Design: Re...