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Coexistent thyroid cancer and pregnancy

F S Herzon1, D M Morris, M N Segal

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.

Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

For well-differentiated thyroid cancer diagnosed during pregnancy, treatment can be safely delayed until after childbirth. This approach ensures no adverse impact on maternal survival rates, offering flexibility in managing thyroid carcinoma during pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Thyroid carcinoma diagnosed during pregnancy presents a unique clinical challenge regarding treatment timing.
  • Optimal management strategies for pregnant patients with thyroid cancer are crucial for maternal and fetal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the appropriate timing for initiating therapy in cases of thyroid carcinoma first diagnosed during pregnancy.
  • To evaluate the impact of delayed treatment on survival rates for pregnant women with thyroid cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the New Mexico Tumor Registry and Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Registry (1970-1991).
  • Included thyroid cancer cases (excluding medullary and anaplastic types) in women aged 18-46 years.

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  • Established subgroups for pregnant women diagnosed with thyroid cancer and a comparable non-pregnant cohort.

    • Main Results:

    • No deaths were recorded in the pregnant group during follow-up (0.5-20 years).
    • Observed survival rates and death rates did not significantly differ between pregnant patients and non-pregnant women with comparable thyroid cancers.
    • No significant difference in death rates was observed compared to the general female population aged 18-67 years.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical treatment for well-differentiated thyroid cancer diagnosed during pregnancy can be postponed until after delivery.
    • Delaying treatment does not negatively impact survival outcomes for pregnant patients with this condition.