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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Oncology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Differentiated thyroid carcinomas (DTC) present diagnostic challenges due to high nodule prevalence.
    • Incidental DTC diagnosis can necessitate reoperations and increase morbidity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the predictive value of preoperative DTC dignity assessment.
    • To determine the impact of preoperative assessment on surgical strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 107 DTC cases, categorized by preoperative assessment: suspected malignancy (SM), unclear dignity (UD), and incidental findings (IF).
    • Analysis of diagnostic methods (ultrasound, scintigraphy, FNAC), findings, and surgical approaches.
    • Investigation of factors influencing classification and surgical outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Tumor size, T staging, and ultrasound characteristics significantly impacted dignity classification (p < 0.001).
    • Scintigraphy hypofunction (p < 0.001) and cytology (p < 0.01) predicted group assignment.
    • Incidental findings (IF) group had significantly more reoperations (p < 0.001).

    Conclusions:

    • A substantial proportion of DTC cases are diagnosed incidentally, resulting in increased reoperation rates.
    • A systematic diagnostic approach with thorough documentation aligned with current guidelines is recommended.