Thyroid cancer in childhood

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1990 · Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America; (Philippines)

OSTI ID:6145834

Gorlin, J B; Sallan, S E ^[1]

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1. Children's Hospital, Boston, MA (USA)

The incidence, clinical presentation, and types of thyroid cancers presenting in childhood are reviewed. The role of antecedent radiation in papillary and follicular thyroid cancers and genetics of medullary thyroid carcinoma are discussed. Unique aspects of therapy and prognosis for the pediatric patient with thyroid carcinoma are addressed as well as a diagnostic approach to the child who presents with a neck mass.59 references.

• OSTI ID: 6145834
• Journal Information: Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America; (Philippines), Journal Name: Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America; (Philippines) Vol. 19:3; ISSN ECNAE; ISSN 0889-8529
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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