Lymph node dissection for differentiated thyroid cancer Journal Article


Authors: Mizrachi, A.; Shaha, A. R.
Article Title: Lymph node dissection for differentiated thyroid cancer
Abstract: Lymph node metastases in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) have a wide spectrum of clinical significance. Several variables are taken under consideration when trying to decide on the optimal management of patients with DTC. Routine prophylactic central and/or lateral lymph node dissection is not advocated with exception of central neck dissection for locally advanced tumors. When regarding recurrent disease, foundations have been laid for clinicians to make accurate decisions as to when to perform surgery and when to continue maintaining the patient's disease under observation. These complex decisions are determined based upon multiple factors, not only regarding the patient's disease but also the patient's comprehension of the procedure and apprehension levels. Nevertheless if the patient and/or clinician are emotionally keen to surgically remove the disease then the procedure should be considered.
Keywords: neck dissection; recurrence; ultrasound; carcinoma; thyroid cancer; metastases; thyroglobulin; management; extension; ablation; lymph node metastases; central neck dissection; well
Journal Title: Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy
Volume: 26
Issue: Suppl. 1
ISSN: 2146-1414
Publisher: Turkish Society of Nuclear Medicine  
Date Published: 2017-02-01
Start Page: 10
End Page: 15
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:000391388200002
DOI: 10.4274/2017.26.suppl.02
PROVIDER: Thomson Reuters Web of Scienceā„¢
PROVIDER: wos
PUBMED: 28117285
PMCID: PMC5283708
Notes: Review -- Source: Wos
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