Treatment of thyroid malignancies

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1991 · Current Opinion in Oncology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00001622-199102000-00018· OSTI ID:5554570

Kenady, D E; McGrath, P C; Schwartz, R W ^[1]

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1. University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington (USA)

Clinically significant thyroid malignancies are relatively uncommon, although their prevalence in autopsy series ranges up to 11%. New data confirm an increased incidence of carcinoma in solitary thyroid nodules in younger patients and a greater likelihood for younger patients to present with metastatic disease. Treatment of differentiated thyroid carcinoma is controversial, although many series indicate excellent results with total thyroidectomy. Although iodine-131 ablation has been standard in most centers after total thyroidectomy when residual thyroid tissues are present, new data indicate that selective use of this therapy may be appropriate. Prophylactic neck dissection dose not improve survival or lessen recurrence in differentiated thyroid cancers and may increase morbidity. It should, therefore, be reserved for the patient with clinically enlarged cervical nodes.141 references.

• OSTI ID: 5554570
• Journal Information: Current Opinion in Oncology; (United States), Journal Name: Current Opinion in Oncology; (United States) Vol. 3:1; ISSN CUOOE; ISSN 1040-8746
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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