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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Follicular thyroid cancer was first discovered by [scientist], a [nationality + occupation], in [year]/during/following [event]. [Important risk factor or cause] was first discovered to be associated with [disease name] in [year]. In [year], [gene] mutations were first identified in the pathogenesis of [disease name].
Historical Perspective
Discovery
- In 1656, thyroid was considered to lubricate trachea.[1]
- Cancer of thyroid was the first described in 1811 and this is the first ever decribed disease of thyroid.
- Thyroid cancer was first described by William H Halsted and named it thyroid tumor or sarcomatous degeneration.
Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies
- 1884, thyroidectomies were performed successfully for thyroid disorders.
- Theodore Kocher (1841-1917) was considered as an expert in thyroidectomies in Switzerland.
- Charles Horace Mayo was considered as an expert in thyroidectomies in United States.
- Murray found out that patients with hypothyroidism responds well to injecting thyroid extracts to them.
Reference
- ↑ Goodman, Louis (2011). Goodman & Gilman's pharmacological basis of therapeutics. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-0071624428.