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What is Treatment of anaplastic carcinoma of thyroid and explain in detail?
Ans. (d) Total thyroidectomyRef: Bailey and Love page 770/ 26th editionManagement of Anaplastic Carcinoma Thyroid:* This tumor is one of the most aggressive thyroid malignancies, with few patients surviving 6 months beyond diagnosis.* All forms of treatment have been disappointing. If anaplastic carcinoma presents as a resectable mass, thyroidectomy may lead to a small improvement in survival, especially in younger individuals.* Combined radiation and chemotherapy in an adjuvant setting in patients with resectable disease has been associated with prolonged survival, although these agents are also being used in a neoadjuvant fashion.* Isthmectomy and Tracheostomy may be needed to alleviate airway obstruction.