Post by masders on Feb 14, 2024 23:59:38 GMT -6
Thyroid carcinoma occurs when cells in the thyroid gland undergo genetic changes (mutations). A knot usually appears, which can be noticed when touching the skin on the neck (during palpation), but it may not be felt if it is of small dimensions. The node can change size, it is composed of cells that change their characteristics. It is necessary to carry out other diagnostics, such as ultrasonographic examination of the thyroid gland, further scanning of the thyroid gland and biopsy with a fine needle under ultrasound control. Scenographically, nodes can be classified as hot and cold. Cold nodules should be treated more seriously as 15% of them may be cancerous. Nuclear medicine specialist, Dr.
Biljana Crcareva from the "Acibadem Sistina" clinical hospital, on the occasion of thyroid carcinoma month, advises patients who have cold scenographic nodules to do a Denmark Email List fine needle biopsy, in order to confirm whether the nodule is cancerous or not. Types of thyroid carcinoma and their treatment Papillary type of carcinoma of the thyroid gland is the most common type, 80% of the general types of cases diagnosed. It is usually diagnosed in patients between the ages of 20 and 50, and it occurs three times more often in women. Carcinoma may not show symptoms for years (sometimes up to 30 years) as it usually remains under 1 cm in diameter and may never grow. It may be noticed incidentally during surgical removal of the gland.
The determination of these nodes during preventive examinations has improved in recent years thanks to ultrasonographic equipment with high sensitivities. This type of carcinoma is treated operatively. If it is a matter of microcancer, smaller than 10 mm, after the operation, the patient can continue only with taking drugs with thyroid hormones. But, in case the carcinoma is larger or maybe it has spread to the lymph nodes or other organs, then the patient undergoes treatment with radioactive iodine, usually six weeks after the operation. Follicular thyroid carcinoma – This type of carcinoma usually occurs in women between the ages of 40 and 60 and accounts for 10% of all types of carcinoma diagnosed. Among thyroid carcinomas, follicular thyroid carcinoma is the most difficult to diagnose.
Biljana Crcareva from the "Acibadem Sistina" clinical hospital, on the occasion of thyroid carcinoma month, advises patients who have cold scenographic nodules to do a Denmark Email List fine needle biopsy, in order to confirm whether the nodule is cancerous or not. Types of thyroid carcinoma and their treatment Papillary type of carcinoma of the thyroid gland is the most common type, 80% of the general types of cases diagnosed. It is usually diagnosed in patients between the ages of 20 and 50, and it occurs three times more often in women. Carcinoma may not show symptoms for years (sometimes up to 30 years) as it usually remains under 1 cm in diameter and may never grow. It may be noticed incidentally during surgical removal of the gland.
The determination of these nodes during preventive examinations has improved in recent years thanks to ultrasonographic equipment with high sensitivities. This type of carcinoma is treated operatively. If it is a matter of microcancer, smaller than 10 mm, after the operation, the patient can continue only with taking drugs with thyroid hormones. But, in case the carcinoma is larger or maybe it has spread to the lymph nodes or other organs, then the patient undergoes treatment with radioactive iodine, usually six weeks after the operation. Follicular thyroid carcinoma – This type of carcinoma usually occurs in women between the ages of 40 and 60 and accounts for 10% of all types of carcinoma diagnosed. Among thyroid carcinomas, follicular thyroid carcinoma is the most difficult to diagnose.