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[Thyroid cancer. Epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic features]
M Carreño Villarreal1, C Suárez Nieto, J L Llorente Pendas
1Servicio de ORL, Hospital Central de Asturias, Universidad de Oviedo.
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|May 15, 1998
Summary
This study analyzed 189 thyroid cancer cases, finding a 72% 5-year survival rate. Total thyroidectomy is the preferred treatment, with varied approaches for different thyroid carcinoma types.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Context:
- Retrospective analysis of 189 thyroid cancer cases spanning two decades (1974-1994).
- Evaluation of epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic variables across various histological types of thyroid carcinoma.
Purpose:
- To analyze clinical data and treatment outcomes for different thyroid carcinoma subtypes.
- To determine the effectiveness of current treatment protocols and identify associated complications.
Summary:
- Total thyroidectomy is the primary surgical intervention.
- Differentiated thyroid carcinomas are treated with radioiodine therapy.
- Anaplastic carcinomas receive external radiation and chemotherapy.
- The overall 5-year survival rate post-surgery was 72%.
- Permanent postoperative complications were observed in 2% of patients.
Impact:
- Provides insights into long-term outcomes for thyroid cancer patients.
- Highlights the efficacy of a multimodal treatment approach.
- Informs clinical decision-making for thyroid carcinoma management.