The treatment of papillary and follicular carcinoma of the thyroid.
The treatment of patients with differentiated carcinoma of the thyroid is a controversial subject. This article discusses the authors' approach in the clinical practice. A description of the various types of papillary and follicular carcinoma is presented. Diagnostic tests, biologic behavior, and management are reviewed.
Block
B L
BL
Department of Otolaryngology, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio.
Spiegel
J C
JC
Chami
R G
RG
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012737:Sex Factors; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000379:methods*
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes