Abstract

This discussion reviews molecular abnormalities in thyroid carcinoma and points out areas where these molecular defects might be applicable to thyroid carcinogenesis induced by radiation exposure. Both medullary and papillary follicular thyroid carcinoma are discussed. The multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 gene on chromosome 10 is one of the genes responsible for medullary thyroid carcinoma. Genes thought to be involved in papillary and follicular thyroid carcinoma include the gsp, ret, trk, ras, met, and p53 oncogenes. Research is continuing to: A) find new genes whose regulation and/or expression may be responsible for these disorders; B) determine the mechanisms by which gene mutations can lead to thyroid carcinogenesis, and C) devise methods to prevent or counter the effects of these mutational events.

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