Managing Thyroid Microcarcinomas
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 1-14, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-95048
ABSTRACT
Papillary thyroid microcarcinomas (PTMCs) are the most common form of classic papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). PTMCs are typically discovered by fine-needle-aspiration biopsy (FNAB), usually with sensitive imaging studies, or are found during thyroid surgery in a patient without a previously known history of thyroid carcinoma. However, the definition of PTMC has not always been universally accepted, thus creating controversy concerning the diagnosis and treatment of PTMC. The aim of this review is to summarize the clinical features of PTMC and identify the widely differing opinions concerning the diagnosis and management of these small ubiquitous thyroid tumors.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Thyroid Neoplasms
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Carcinoma, Papillary
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Neoplasm Staging
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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