Poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma: the Turin proposal for the use of uniform diagnostic criteria and an algorithmic diagnostic approach
M Volante, P Collini, YE Nikiforov… - The American journal …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Poorly differentiated (PD) thyroid carcinomas lie both morphologically and behaviorally
between well-differentiated and undifferentiated (anaplastic) carcinomas. Following the
original description of this entity, different diagnostic criteria have been employed, resulting
in wide discrepancies and confusion among pathologists and clinicians worldwide. To
compare lesions occurring in different geographic areas and the diagnostic criteria applied
in those countries, we designed a study with a panel of internationally recognized thyroid …
between well-differentiated and undifferentiated (anaplastic) carcinomas. Following the
original description of this entity, different diagnostic criteria have been employed, resulting
in wide discrepancies and confusion among pathologists and clinicians worldwide. To
compare lesions occurring in different geographic areas and the diagnostic criteria applied
in those countries, we designed a study with a panel of internationally recognized thyroid …