Authors: | Newman, J. G.; Chalian, A. A.; Shaha, A. R. |
Article Title: | Surgical Approaches in Thyroid Cancer: What the Radiologist Needs to Know |
Abstract: | This article discusses the broad topic of thyroid cancer, with a focus on giving the reader an understanding of the basis for surgical decision making. The reader will gain an understanding of the embryology, anatomy, and various cancer pathologies than can affect the thyroid gland. The reader will also be exposed to clinical correlations that greatly assist in management of these cancers. Planning and rationale for various surgical procedures are also discussed. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Keywords: | cancer survival; cancer surgery; histopathology; review; neck dissection; cancer patient; cancer staging; incidence; morbidity; embryology; diagnostic imaging; surgical approach; risk factor; oncocytoma; cancer mortality; radiology; laboratory test; thyroidectomy; world health organization; thyroid cancer; thyroid carcinoma; thyroid neoplasms; cancer epidemiology; papilloma; aspiration biopsy; thyroid nodule; thyroid gland; follicular carcinoma; hypopharynx; thyroid medullary carcinoma; management of thyroid cancer; surgery for thyroid cancer; thyroid cancer treatment |
Journal Title: | Neuroimaging Clinics of North America |
Volume: | 18 |
Issue: | 3 |
ISSN: | 1052-5149 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
Date Published: | 2008-08-01 |
Start Page: | 491 |
End Page: | 504 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.nic.2008.03.009 |
PUBMED: | 18656030 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 1" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: NCNAE" - "Source: Scopus" |