Updates in Familial Non-Medullary Thyroid Cancer.
10.16956/kjes.2015.15.1.6
- Author:
Jong Ho YOON
1
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. gsyoon@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Familial non-medullary thyroid cancer;
Family history
- MeSH:
Humans;
Iodine;
Thyroid Neoplasms*
- From:Korean Journal of Endocrine Surgery
2015;15(1):6-9
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Familial non-medullary thyroid cancer (FNMTC) may be considered as a separate clinical entity with variable aggressive biologic behaviors on the basis of previously published studies. Therefore, a family history of NMTC should be carefully considered as a possible prognostic factor when endocrine surgeons set a plan regarding the extent of surgery, radioactive iodine treatment, and follow-up strategy for FNMTC patients.
