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[Thyroid metastases of digestive carcinomas (author's transl)]
Summary
Thyroid metastasis from rectal cancer is rare, occurring years after primary tumor removal. This study reviews literature on rectal cancer thyroid metastases, focusing on prevalence, timing, and prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Rectal carcinoma can metastasize to distant sites, including the thyroid.
- Thyroid metastases from gastrointestinal malignancies are uncommon but clinically significant.