Management of Patients with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Publication Date: March 20, 2021
Last Updated: August 3, 2023
Diagnosis
Cytology, Histopathology, And Differential Diagnosis
Recommendation 1
FNA cytology can play an important diagnostic role in the initial evaluation of ATC, but parallel core biopsy may be necessary for definitive diagnosis and to obtain sufficient material for molecular interrogation. (S, L)
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Treatment
Establishing Goals of Care
Recommendation 8
Comprehensive disease-specific multidisciplinary input should be attained before defining “goals of care” or undertaking therapeutic discussions with patients. Those involved in management decisions should include specialists highly experienced in treating ATC. (S, L)
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Overview
Title
Management of Patients with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Authoring Organization
American Thyroid Association