Parathyroid Carcinoma: When Is Adjuvant Radiotherapy Considered After Surgery?

Clinical Scenario

Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare malignancy of the parathyroid glands. Following surgical resection, further management decisions depend on individual clinical and pathological factors and are best made within a structured multidisciplinary setting.

Treatment Approach

Adjuvant external beam radiotherapy is one modality that may be considered following surgery. The indication is evaluated within a multidisciplinary tumour board. Specific selection criteria, sequencing, and the full management algorithm are detailed in the complete protocol.

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References

DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2024.103664

RT may be discussed in an MTB, particularly for patients with R1 or R2 resection and/or N+ and/or persistent hypercalcaemia.

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