The rates of ITC have been seen to range from 1% to 42% in recent studies. Patients with nodular parenchyma show a greater risk of carcinogenesis, particularly when nodules are palpable. Papillary carcinoma and microcarcinoma constitute most of the cases of ITC. In our department, the rate of ITC was 19%, malignancy had developed only in female pati..."> The rates of ITC have been seen to range from 1% to 42% in recent studies. Patients with nodular parenchyma show a greater risk of carcinogenesis, particularly when nodules are palpable. Papillary carcinoma and microcarcinoma constitute most of the cases of ITC. In our department, the rate of ITC was 19%, malignancy had developed only in female pati..." /> The rates of ITC have been seen to range from 1% to 42% in recent studies. Patients with nodular parenchyma show a greater risk of carcinogenesis, particularly when nodules are palpable. Papillary carcinoma and microcarcinoma constitute most of the cases of ITC. In our department, the rate of ITC was 19%, malignancy had developed only in female pati..." />

Incidental thyroid carcinoma after thyroidectomy in patients with Graves ’ disease

Conclusions < /h3 > < p class= " a-plus-plus " > The rates of ITC have been seen to range from 1% to 42% in recent studies. Patients with nodular parenchyma show a greater risk of carcinogenesis, particularly when nodules are palpable. Papillary carcinoma and microcarcinoma constitute most of the cases of ITC. In our department, the rate of ITC was 19%, malignancy had developed only in female patients and 50% of the tumours were within a nodule. Regarding the treatment options of GD, total thyroidectomy represents a prompt and valuable choice. Furthermore, total thyroidectomy emerges as the optimal treatment option when the disease is combined with nodules and/or young age, considering the risk of disguised malignancy. < /p > < /span >
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research