Incidental thyroid carcinomas: experiences related to the surgery of head and neck cancers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incidental thyroid carcinomas (ITCs) in patients undergoing head and neck surgery are rare, but there are no standard guidelines for the treatment of this situation. This retrospective study sought to detail our experiences in the treatment of ITCs related to the surgery of head and neck cancers.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of the data about the ITCs in the patients with head and neck cancer, who underwent surgical treatments at Beijing Tongren Hospital in the past 5 years. The number and size of the thyroid nodules, postoperative pathology, follow-up results, and other information were recorded in detail. All the patients underwent surgical treatment and were followed-up for >1 year.

Results

A total of 11 patients (10 male and 1 female) w

SUBMITTER: Li P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10240436 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature