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World J Clin Oncol. Jun 24, 2024; 15(6): 674-676
Published online Jun 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i6.674
An overview of the contemporary diagnosis and management approaches for anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
Shu-Yue Zhou, Lian-Xiang Luo
Shu-Yue Zhou, The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524023, Guangdong Province, China
Lian-Xiang Luo, The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Luo LX conceived and designed the editorial; Zhou SY wrote the editorial; Luo LX reviewed the paper and provided comments; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest in this article.
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Corresponding author: Lian-Xiang Luo, PhD, Associate Professor, The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, No. 2 Wenming East Road, Xiashan District, Zhanjiang 524000, Guangdong Province, China. luolianxiang321@gdmu.edu.cn
Received: December 14, 2023
Revised: January 23, 2024
Accepted: April 18, 2024
Published online: June 24, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is an infrequent but deadly form of cancer. Combining surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, novel targeted therapy and immunotherapy has improved the prognosis. Multimodal management and individualized treatment with novel agents is encouraging. To further improve the outcomes, more studies shall be carried out on the molecular microenvironment and biological drivers.