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Warthin like Variant of Papillary Carcinoma Thyroid with BRAF Mutation
Daphne Fonseca1, Sahithi Shilpa Arya1, G Geethika Lahari2
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana State 500034 India.
Summary
Warthin like papillary carcinoma of thyroid (WLPTC) is a rare variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). This report details two WLPTC cases, highlighting their clinical, pathological, and molecular features.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Warthin like papillary carcinoma of thyroid (WLPTC) is recognized as a rare variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).
- Understanding WLPTC requires detailed case reports to elucidate its unique characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present two distinct cases of WLPTC.
- To describe the clinical, pathological, and molecular features of these cases.
Main Methods:
- Case report methodology.
- Clinical data review.
- Pathological examination of thyroid tissue.
- Molecular analysis of tumor samples.
Main Results:
- Detailed clinical presentation of two WLPTC patients.
- Histopathological findings consistent with WLPTC.
- Identification of specific molecular alterations in the tumors.
Conclusions:
- WLPTC presents unique clinicopathological and molecular profiles.
- Further research is needed to fully characterize WLPTC and its management.
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