This protocol addresses follicular thyroid cancer (FTC) in patients who present with a prior diagnosis of distant metastasis, or who have bilateral thyroid tumors.
Total thyroidectomy is performed in patients with a prior diagnosis of distant metastasis or bilateral thyroid tumors who are suitable for surgery. These clinical features — confirmed distant spread or bilateral involvement — define the indication for this treatment pathway.
Recurrence and distant metastasis in FTC are addressed with a targeted systemic modality. The approach involves radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy.
DOI: 10.1530/ETJ-24-0146
In contrast, total thyroidectomy is performed in patients with a prior diagnosis of distant metastasis or bilateral thyroid tumors suitable for surgery.
Recurrence and distant metastasis of FTC are treated with RAI.
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