title: Genetic mutations, molecular markers and future directions in research.
abstract: Recent molecular studies have described a number of abnormalities associated with the pathogenesis of thyroid carcinoma. These distinct molecular events are often associated with specific stages of tumor development and may serve as prognostic factors and therapeutic targets. A better understanding of the mechanisms involved in thyroid cancer pathogenesis, will hopefully help translate these discoveries to improved patient care.
authors.affiliation: Thyroid Cancer Interdisciplinary Program, Division of Endocrine Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA. kepal.patel@nyumc.org
authors.forename: Kepal N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000097:blood*; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D006801:Humans; D009154:Mutation; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000097:blood / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor