Coexisting Medullary and Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas: A Case of Dual Neoplasia With a High Risk of Misdiagnosis.

The simultaneous occurrence of more than two types of neoplasms is rare due to their significant phenotypic differences. Thyroid carcinoma is regularly associated with genetic alterations and endocrine syndromes. However, the etiology of the forms of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC)/medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is still not fully understood.

Understanding the Role of Human Papillomavirus in Head and Neck Cancer of Unknown Primary: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in head and neck cancer of unknown primary (HNCUP). HNCUP is a rare type of cancer with an unknown primary site, which makes it difficult to diagnose and treat. The review includes articles published between 2013 and 2023 that investigated the prevalence of HPV in HNCUP, its association with clinical outcomes, and its potential implications for diagnosis and treatment.