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Surgical considerations for papillary thyroid microcarcinomas
Author(s) -
Boucai Laura,
Bernet Victor,
Shaha Ashok,
Shindo Maisie L.,
Stack Brendan C.,
Tuttle Robert M.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.24673
Subject(s) - medicine , neck dissection , thyroid , thyroidectomy , dissection (medical) , general surgery , total thyroidectomy , surgery , carcinoma
We reevaluate current treatment recommendations of papillary thyroid microcarcinomas taking into account the indolent behavior of these tumors, and the potential morbidity that may result from an unnecessary surgery. The goals of this communication are to: 1) provide surgeons and endocrinologists with the most up‐to‐date evidence on management of microcarcinomas, 2) outline appropriate instances for active surveillance, and 3) describe the role of surgical interventions for microcarcinomas including lobectomy, total thyroidectomy, and central neck dissection.