ABSTRACT
Introduction 422
Pathology and classification of DTC 423
The thyroid nodule 424
Molecular genetics of thyroid cancer 429
Treatment of DTC 431
Surgical treatment of DTC 432
Surgical management of the thyroid gland in papillary
thyroid cancer 434
Surgical management of the thyroid in FTC 434
Surgical management of the neck in DTC 434
Management of extrathyroid extension 435
Management of differentiated thyroid cancer in pregnancy 435
Management of DTC in childhood 436
Adjuvant therapies 436
Follow up 436
Thyroglobulin levels 437
Radiological imaging studies in patients with elevated
serum Tg levels 437
Surgical management of recurrent DTC 438
Surgical anatomy 438
Surgical technique in DTC 440
Complications and outcome measurements 444
Conclusion 446
Directions for future research 446
Key evidence 447
Key learning points 447
References 448
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