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Computer-Aided Three-Dimensional Visualization in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Published on: June 9, 2023
[Thyroid microcarcinoma: experience and management in private clinic]
Celso U M Friguglietti1, Marco Aurélio V Kulcsar
1Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Santo Amaro, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. frigugli@uol.com.br
Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia
|September 25, 2007
Summary
This study reviewed 332 papillary microcarcinoma cases. Total thyroidectomy with radioiodine ablation is recommended for patients with risk factors, showing good disease-free rates.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Papillary microcarcinoma is the most common thyroid cancer.
- Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure for thyroid diseases.
Purpose:
- To analyze the clinical and histopathological characteristics of papillary microcarcinoma.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of different treatment modalities.
Summary:
- A retrospective review of 1,930 thyroidectomies identified 332 cases of papillary microcarcinoma.
- Patients underwent total thyroidectomy, with therapeutic neck dissection in 5.72% and radioiodine ablation in 94.27%.
- One-year follow-up showed 1.5% distant metastases and 0.3% recurrence, indicating effective treatment.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of risk stratification in managing papillary microcarcinoma.
- Supports the use of total thyroidectomy, neck dissection, and radioiodine ablation for at-risk patients.
- Provides evidence for favorable outcomes with appropriate treatment strategies.
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