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  • Title: [Hurthle cell neoplasm: our experience].
    Author: Cristofaro MG, Vescio G, Fava MG, Aversa C, Amantea M, Giudice M.
    Journal: Ann Ital Chir; 2004; 75(6):663-8. PubMed ID: 15960361.
    Abstract:
    Hurthle cell neoplasm is a rare form of thyroid tumors, comprising from 1.5% to 10% of all tumors. Hurthle cell nodules are clinically indistinguishable from other nodular thyroid diseases. The histologic features of Hurthle cell neoplasm don't allow us to exactly distinguish benign nodules from malignant ones. Accurate histologic valutation is possible and necessary for a correct diagnosis and therapy of Hurthle cell tumors. The adenomas usually exhibit a follicular pattern; the carcinomas include a subset of Hurthle cell tumors with different biological behavior, including malignant follicular variants and papillary ones. The authors are in favour of total thyroidectomy for carcinomas and lobectomy plus isthectomy for adenomas; in case of carcinomas, the lymphadenectomy reduces the incidence of local relapse and is necessary in case of lymphnode involvement. Adjuvant radiation therapy is successful in preventing recurrences, in symptomatic metastates as palliative therapy and control recurrence of advanced resected tumors.
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