All are true about anaplastic carcinoma thyroid, except:: (A) Local infiltration, (B) Highly chemosensitive, (C) Surgery is of limited value, (D) Spread by lymphatic route
Answer is B. Anaplastic carcinoma: - Local infiltration is the notorious feature of this carcinoma. - Survival rarely exceeds 6 months. - There is no evidence to suppo chemotherapy in this cancer. - Radiotherapy is given. Ref: Bailey & Love, 25th Edition, Page 794.