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Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Visualization in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Published on: June 9, 2023
[Differentiated thyroid carcinoma: initial evaluation and follow-up]
Lenara Golbert1, Simone Magagnin Wajner, Andreia Possatti da Rocha
1Serviço de Endocrinologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS.
Abstract:
Thyroid carcinoma accounts for roughly 1% of all new malignant diseases. Of these, at least 94% are differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), either papillary thyroid carcinoma or follicular thyroid carcinoma. Patients with DTC are usually considered as having a good prognosis, 80% of patients are cured, 20% will develop loco-regional recurrence and 5-10% distant metastasis. However, the disease may have an aggressive course in some patients. The identification of these patients has a major impact in the clinical management of DTC. Several prognostic factors and classification will be addressed, as well the most useful tests for patients follow-up.
