Management Guidelines for Children with Thyroid Nodules and Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

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Authors

Gary L. Francis · Virginia Commonwealth University

Steven G. Waguespack · The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Andrew J. Bauer · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Peter Angelos · University of Chicago

Salvatore Benvenga · University of Messina

Janete M. Cerutti · Morpho (United States)

Catherine Dinauer

Abstract

In response to our charge as an independent task force appointed by the ATA, we developed recommendations based on scientific evidence and expert opinion for the management of thyroid nodules and DTC in children and adolescents. In our opinion, these represent the current optimal care for children and adolescents with these conditions.

Topics & Keywords

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment BRCA gene mutations in cancer Head and Neck Anomalies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Thyroid

Volume 25, Issue 7, pp. 716-759

DOI: 10.1089/thy.2014.0460

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