Controversies in Thyroid Nodules and Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

<div><div><p>This book provides a practical evidence-based approach to controversies in the management of thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Thyroid nodules are a commonly encountered clinical entity identified in 2-6% of the population by palpation and 20-35% by ultrasound. DTC is the solid organ cancer with the most rapidly increasing incidence (>50000 new cases in the U.S. annually). Despite extensive research and multiple published comprehensive practice guidelines numerous controversies remain within this field covering a wide range of issues including incidence and epidemiology radiographic evaluation criteria for needle biopsy cytopathologic and molecular diagnostics active surveillance vs. operation for low-risk tumors extent of surgery indications for radioactive iodine treatment and external beam radiation and optimal protocols for follow-up.</p><p>The book takes a case-based approach: each chapter will begin with a patient presentationhighlighting a particular controversial subject in thyroid nodules and DTC. The remainder of the chapter discusses the controversy within the context of current scientific understanding and clinical practice using the latest evidence-based practice guidelines. Chapters conclude with a final review and discussion of the opening case with options and recommendations for next steps provided. The recommendations are evidence-based and practical intended to help guide practitioners in their ongoing care of patients with thyroid nodules and DTC. Each chapter was written by a recognized expert in the area of controversy including endocrine surgeons endocrinologists radiologists medical oncologists and nuclear medicine specialists. </p>Controversies in Thyroid Nodules and Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Case-Based Approach is an excellent guide for oncologists endocrinologists otorhinolaryngologists surgeons and practitioners of all types that care for patients with thyroid nodules and DTC.<br></div></div>