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[Benign thyroid oncocytomas. Outcome after more than 4 years]
R Gailleton1, I Lorand, P Bedossa
1Service de Chirurgie générale et digestive, Hôpital de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre.
Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|March 25, 1995
Summary
Partial thyroidectomy for Hürthle cell tumours is safe and effective. This study found no malignant transformation in patients after this procedure, suggesting total thyroidectomy is not always necessary.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Context:
- Hürthle cell tumours of the thyroid present a diagnostic challenge, with occasional malignant transformation noted.
- Debate exists regarding the optimal surgical approach, with some advocating total thyroidectomy due to potential malignancy.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the long-term outcomes of partial thyroidectomy for Hürthle cell tumours.
- To assess the risk of malignant transformation after conservative surgical management.
Summary:
- This retrospective study analyzed 10 patients who underwent partial thyroidectomy for Hürthle cell tumours between 1980 and 1989.
- Pathology revealed a mix of benign and potentially malignant lesions, with follow-up averaging 88 months.
- No instances of malignant transformation or lymph node metastasis were observed post-surgery.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that partial thyroidectomy is a viable option for Hürthle cell tumours, challenging the routine recommendation for total thyroidectomy.
- This research supports conservative surgical management, potentially reducing morbidity associated with complete thyroid removal.