Differentiated thyroid cancer

Matt Freeby, MD,¹ and Robert J. McConnell, MD^1,2

¹Division of Endocrinology, Columbia University, New York, NY, and ²The Thyroid Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

Differentiated thyroid cancer is an uncommon disorder that is being diagnosed with increasing frequency. In recent years, research has increased our understanding of its pathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical assessment, treatment, and prognosis. A typical case is presented, followed by a review of the pertinent literature, steps in clinical assessment, prognosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Commun Oncol 2007;4:197–204 print e-mail full text 198 kb