Comparison of New and Old Versions of Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Nodules and Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma in China from A Surgical Perspective

VernacularTitle:我国新旧版《甲状腺结节和分化型甲状腺癌诊治指南》——外科视角的比较
Author: Tingting YANG ¹ ; Yanjun SU ; Ruochuan CHENG
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1. Thyroid Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China
Publication Type:Research Article
Keywords: Thyroid nodules; Differentiated thyroid carcinoma; Guidelines
From: Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2024;51(1):16-21
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: The set of guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer (the second edition) was published in 2023 in China. Based on the first (2012) edition, the current set was revised jointly by nearly 100 experts in endocrinology, thyroid surgery, oncology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound medicine, and pathology from seven national societies for one year. The new version of the guideline is still divided into two parts, namely, thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer. The writing mode of asking clinical questions, explaining and giving recommendations is adopted, and a total of 117 recommendations are provided. This article aims to compare the variations in the differentiation of benign and malignant thyroid nodules and surgical treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer between the new and old versions from the perspective of surgery. The author's own understanding and experiences are also discussed.