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Paediatric thyroid cancer: the Scottish experience.

C M Douglas¹, F B Macgregor

¹Department of Paediatric ENT, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, UK.

Scottish Medical Journal

|April 19, 2013

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Paediatric thyroid cancer, though rare, is increasing in Scotland. Early diagnosis and management by experienced specialists in tertiary centers are crucial for better outcomes in children and adolescents with thyroid nodules.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Paediatric Oncology

Background:

Paediatric thyroid cancer is a rare and challenging diagnosis.
Thyroid nodules in children and adolescents require careful investigation and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the Scottish experience with paediatric thyroid cancer.
To outline the investigation and management pathway for paediatric thyroid nodules.

Main Methods:

Population-based data from ISD Scotland on paediatric thyroid cancer.
Literature review on the management and treatment of thyroid cancer in younger populations.

Main Results:

Incidence of paediatric thyroid cancer in Scotland is increasing annually.
Differentiated paediatric thyroid cancer generally has a good prognosis.
Outcomes for rarer pathologies like medullary thyroid cancer are more varied.

Conclusions:

Multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussion is essential for managing paediatric thyroid cancer.
Management should occur in experienced tertiary referral centers with specialized staff.