Background: Previous guidelines for the management of thyroid nodules and cancers were
geared toward adults. Compared with thyroid neoplasms in adults, however, those in the …

Papillary and follicular thyroid cancer, together referred to as differentiated thyroid cancer
(DTC), is usually curable when discovered at an early stage. Its management, however, is …

Abstract The Japan Associations of Endocrine Surgeons has developed the revised version
of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Thyroid Tumors. This article describes the guidelines …

Radioactive iodine (131I) targets the thyroid gland and has been proven to play an effective
role in the treatment of differentiated papillary and follicular cancers. Simultaneously, this …

This is a comprehensive presentation of the risks and benefits of radioiodine-131 in the
treatment of metastatic well differentiated thyroid cancer. In addition, methods to optimize the …

Background: Radioiodine remnant ablation (RRA) has traditionally been one of the
cornerstones of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) treatment. The decision to use RRA in …

Pediatric thyroid cancer is a rare disease with an excellent prognosis. Compared with adults,
epithelial-derived differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), which includes papillary and follicular …

Background: Radiation safety is an essential component in the treatment of patients with
thyroid diseases by 131I. The American Thyroid Association created a task force to develop …

Use of radioactive iodine is an essential adjuvant treatment strategy after thyroidectomy in
patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Although generally safe, radioiodine therapy …

Context Substantial uncertainty persists about the indications for radioactive iodine for
thyroid cancer. Use of radioactive iodine over time and the correlates of its use remain …