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.
Department of Otolaryngology, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio.
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BL
Block
J C
JC
Spiegel
R G
RG
Chami
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