PTC

Encapsulated angioinvasive follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma

Background: Encapsulated angioinvasive follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma is a type of thyroid gland cancer. As its name suggests, it has features of both follicular thyroid carcinoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma. In particular, it displays the follicular growth pattern of follicular carcinoma, while the cells have the nuclear features characteristic of papillary carcinoma. “Encapsulated” means …
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HBME-1

HBME-1, which stands for “Hector Battifora mesothelial-1,” is an antibody that binds to a specific protein called mesothelin. It is primarily used in pathology to help identify specific types of cells, particularly in the diagnosis of certain tumours. The marker is most commonly associated with mesothelial cells (which line the body’s cavities) and some types …
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Minimally invasive encapsulated follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma

Background: Minimally invasive encapsulated follicular variant papillary thyroid carcinoma (FVPTC) is a type of thyroid gland cancer and a subtype of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). As its name suggests, it has features of both follicular and papillary thyroid carcinoma. In particular, it displays the follicular growth pattern of follicular carcinoma, while the cells have the …
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Papillary thyroid carcinoma

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for approximately 80% of all cases. The thyroid gland, a vital butterfly-shaped organ located in the front of the neck, plays an important role in regulating metabolic processes within the body. The term “papillary” comes from the cancer cells’ appearance under a …
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