| Literature DB >> 22234582 |
J Kenneth Byrd1, Robert J Yawn, Christina S T Wilhoit, Nicoleta D Sora, Linda Meyers, Jyotika Fernandes, Terry Day.
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OPINION STATEMENT: Well differentiated thyroid carcinoma (WDTC) is a relatively common malignancy accounting for an estimated 37,000 thousand cases in the United States in 2009 [1]. WDTC also has a generally high 5 year survival rate that correlates with age. Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) greater than 1 cm is best managed by total thyroidectomy. Thyroid lobectomy and isthmusectomy may be adequate for unifocal PTC less than 1 cm in patients without negative prognostic factors. Central compartment and possible lateral neck dissections should be performed when nodal metastases are present in the respective nodal basins. Post-operatively, radioactive iodine ablation with (131)I followed by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression is indicated in certain patients to improve locoregional control and reduce recurrence.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22234582 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-011-0173-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Treat Options Oncol ISSN: 1534-6277