Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma
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In the face of a rapid growth in the neck area that alters the voice or swallowing, a prompt evaluation is essential, since it could correspond to anaplastic thyroid carcinoma.
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of malignant tumor of the thyroid gland, which tends to grow rapidly in the neck.
Common symptoms: Rapid increase in volume in the neck, changes in the voice, difficulty swallowing or breathing and, at times, pain in the area.
Which specialist treats it? Its management is usually joint between the endocrinologist, who assesses thyroid function, and the oncologist, specialized in tumors. Because of the importance of acting in time, in the face of noticeable changes in the neck it is worth seeking medical care without delay.
Data on 42 doctors who treat anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
Which specialist treats anaplastic thyroid carcinoma?
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma should be evaluated by an Endocrinologist, a specialist in glands and hormones.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. César Arias Ruiz
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Pavel González Guzmán
Dr. Rocío del Carmen Baltazar Contreras
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rosa Nayely Hernández Flandes
Frequently asked questions
What is anaplastic thyroid carcinoma?
In the face of a rapid growth in the neck area that alters the voice or swallowing, a prompt evaluation is essential, since it could correspond to anaplastic thyroid carcinoma.
Which doctor treats anaplastic thyroid carcinoma?
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma should be evaluated by an Endocrinologist, a specialist in glands and hormones.