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Occult thyroid carcinoma in a Greek population
Neoplasma
|January 1, 1987
Summary
Occult thyroid carcinomas were identified in 1.8% of surgical specimens and 1.5% of autopsies. The prevalence of these hidden thyroid cancers was similar in both groups and lower than in other European studies.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Occult thyroid carcinomas are small, undetected cancers.
- Understanding their prevalence is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of occult thyroid carcinomas in Greek surgical and autopsy specimens.
- To compare these findings with international data.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 611 partial and radical thyroidectomy specimens.
- Examination of 200 autopsy specimens from relatively healthy individuals, matched for age and sex.
- Histopathological evaluation of all specimens.
Main Results:
- Eleven occult carcinomas (1.8%) were detected in surgical specimens.
- Three occult carcinomas (1.5%) were found in autopsy specimens.
- Prevalence rates were similar between surgical and autopsy groups and lower than reported European rates.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of occult thyroid carcinoma in Greece appears lower than in other European countries.
- The underlying thyroid lesions leading to surgery do not seem to be associated with the presence of these occult tumors.