Papillary and follicular thyroid carcinoma
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Papillary and follicular thyroid carcinoma is a relatively benign tumor that is highly curable. It usually occurs as a nodule in the thyroid and may be accompanied by hoarseness, cough and shortness of breath. Fine-needle aspiration can confirm the diagnosis. Surgery is the most common treatment, followed by iodine-131 treatment and possibly radiation treatment. Patients should be followed up with physical exams and ultrasound if necessary. About 80% of patients will have a low risk of death and 5% to 20% will have a recurrence of the tumor.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 1998
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A closer look at follicular lymphoma
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The normal B cells that have the t(14;18) translocation in healthy persons might be primed to proliferate by surface immune receptors and are found to be closer to follicular lymphoma. The findings reveal that the stimulation of t(14;18) B cells through their surface immunoglobulin receptors might contribute to malignant transformation.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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A lethal defect of mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission
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The article describes a class of lethal disease characteristic of mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission. The patients with mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission have high levels of lactate in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid and very long chain fatty acids in plasma.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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