Thyroid cancer incidence is increasing, with data showing a consistent increase not only in the diagnosis of small papillary thyroid carcinoma but also larger and more aggressive tumors.
Patients presenting with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma could harbor advanced pathological features that are not easily detectable and may have important prognostic value.
Thermal ablation techniques, including radiofrequency, laser, and microwave ablation, are relatively safe and effective for the treatment of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.
In healthy patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinomas, active surveillance may be a feasible and safe alternative to immediate surgery, according to study results published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. There is controversy regarding optimal management of low-risk thyroid carcinomas, with active surveillance emerging as a potential alternative to surgery. However, there is…
Serum tumor markers alone can provide reliable surveillance of patients who undergo total thyroidectomy for low- and intermediate-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma.
