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Sarcoma and thyroid disorders: a common etiology?

Ofer Merimsky1, Josephine Issakov, Yehuda Kollender

  • 1Department of Oncology, The Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 64239, Israel. merimsky@zahav.net.il

Oncology Reports
|June 18, 2002
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This study found a 4.6% association between sarcoma and thyroid disorders, suggesting a potential common pathway. Screening patients with sarcoma for thyroid issues and vice versa is recommended.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Sarcomas and thyroid disorders frequently co-occur in patients.
  • Limited literature exists on the relationship between sarcoma and thyroid disorders.
  • This study investigates the association and potential common pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between sarcoma and thyroid disorders.
  • To identify potential common underlying mechanisms.
  • To suggest clinical screening protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient files.
  • Inclusion of patients with soft tissue sarcomas (STS) and bone sarcoma (BS).
  • Analysis of patients with clinically overt thyroid disorders.

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Main Results:

  • 28 out of 610 patients (4.6%) with sarcoma had associated thyroid disorders.
  • Common sarcoma types included liposarcoma and malignant fibrous histiocytoma.
  • Thyroid disorders encompassed goiter, thyroiditis, and carcinoma.
  • The interval between diagnoses varied, with a median of -0.2 years (thyroid diagnosed slightly before sarcoma).

Conclusions:

  • Evidence suggests a common pathway linking thyroid disorders and sarcomas.
  • Oncogene erbA activity and thyroid hormone receptors may play a role.
  • Clinical screening of sarcoma patients for thyroid disorders and vice versa is warranted.