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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Thyroid carcinoma is a common malignancy with differentiated (papillary, follicular, medullary) and undifferentiated (anaplastic) forms.
  • Established risk factors include ionizing radiation for papillary and iodine deficiency for follicular carcinoma.
  • Genetic mutations in signaling pathways (MAPK, PI3K) and tumor suppressors (p53) are implicated in thyroid cancer development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the main genetic mutations responsible for neoplastic transformation in thyroid disorders.
  • To highlight the impact of genetic investigations on diagnosis, therapy, and follow-up.
  • To discuss the role of genetic mutations in different types of thyroid carcinoma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on genetic mutations in thyroid carcinoma.
  • Analysis of genetic alterations in papillary, follicular, anaplastic, and medullary thyroid carcinomas.
  • Correlation of genetic findings with clinical course and prognosis.

Main Results:

  • Papillary carcinoma is associated with MAPK pathway mutations; follicular carcinoma with PI3K pathway mutations.
  • Anaplastic carcinoma shows p53 mutations alongside other pathway mutations.
  • Medullary carcinoma genetics enable early diagnosis and intervention in familial forms (MEN).

Conclusions:

  • Genetic mutations significantly influence thyroid carcinoma prognosis and therapeutic strategies.
  • Genetic profiling offers potential for tailored treatment and follow-up.
  • Further genetic research is crucial for advancing the management of papillary and follicular thyroid carcinomas.