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The thyroid cancer epidemic, 2017 perspective

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Thyroid cancer incidence and mortality trends have been identified as being consistent with overdiagnosis, and several recent efforts have been made to mitigate this problem. RECENT FINDINGS: Major guidelines for thyroid nodule management recommend against general biopsy of nodules less than 1 cm in size. Data supporting the safety of active surveillance of low-risk thyroid cancers is now recognized. Tumors previously labeled as encapsulated follicular variant papillary thyroid cancers are now recommended to be called noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features. SUMMARY: Workup, diagnostic, and management of papillary thyroid cancer are changing rapidly to accommodate the recognition that many thyroid cancers are low risk and do not require aggressive, immediate intervention.

Source: Current Opinion in Endocrinology Diabetes and Obesity

DOI: 10.1097/med.0000000000000359

Authors: Benjamin R. Roman, Luc G. Morris, Louise Davies

Institutions: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, White River Junction VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Pfizer, National Institutes of Health