Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
108(3), P. 135 - 135
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
During
transoral
endoscopic
thyroidectomy,
preserving
the
recurrent
laryngeal
nerve
(RLN)
is
a
major
challenge
because
visualization
of
this
often
obstructed
by
thyroid
itself,
increasing
risk
serious
complications.
This
study
explores
application
an
augmented
reality
(AR)
system
to
facilitate
easier
identification
RLN
during
thyroidectomy.
Three
patients
scheduled
for
thyroidectomy
were
enrolled
in
proof-of-concept
study.
Preoperative
computed
tomography
scans
used
create
AR
model
that
included
thyroid,
trachea,
veins,
arteries,
and
RLN.
The
was
overlaid
onto
real-time
camera
images
live
surgeries.
Manual
registration
performed
using
customized
controller.
aligned
with
surgical
landmarks
such
as
trachea
common
carotid
artery.
accuracy
assessed
Dice
similarity
coefficient
(DSC)
evaluate
alignment
between
real
model.
3
female
(mean
age,
33.3
±
15.7
years),
mean
tumor
size
1.0
0.3
cm.
All
underwent
right
lobe.
Final
histopathological
diagnoses
comprised
2
papillary
carcinomas
one
follicular
adenoma.
manual
0.60,
0.70,
0.57
1,
2,
3,
respectively,
value
0.6
0.1.
proved
feasible
demonstrated
potential
improving
localization
anatomical
structures,
particularly
RLN,
indicated
moderate
DSC.
Korean Journal of Radiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(11), P. 942 - 942
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Active
surveillance
(AS)
has
been
widely
adopted
as
an
alternative
to
immediate
surgery
owing
the
indolent
nature
and
favorable
outcomes
of
papillary
thyroid
microcarcinoma
(PTMC).
AS
is
generally
recommended
for
tumors
measuring
≤1
cm
without
aggressive
cytological
subtypes,
risk
gross
extrathyroidal
extension
(ETE),
lymph
node
metastasis
(LNM),
or
distant
metastasis.
requires
careful
patient
selection
based
on
various
tumor
characteristics,
ultrasound
(US)
findings.
Moreover,
during
AS,
regular
US
performed
monitor
any
signs
progression,
including
growth,
new
features
potential
ETE,
LNM.
Therefore,
appropriate
imaging-based
assessment
plays
a
crucial
role
in
determining
whether
should
be
pursued.
However,
detailed
recommendations
concerning
evaluation
are
currently
insufficient,
necessitating
formulation
this
guideline.
The
Korean
Society
Thyroid
Radiology
developed
consensus
statement
low-risk
PTMC,
covering
methods
when
considering
management
option
conducting
follow-up
imaging
tests
AS.
This
guideline
aims
provide
optimal
scientific
evidence
expert
opinion
regarding
standardized
US-based
protocol
PTMC.
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(6), P. 265 - 282
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Papillary
thyroid
carcinoma
(PTC)
is
the
most
common
malignancy,
characterized
by
a
range
of
subtypes
that
differ
in
their
cytologic
features,
clinical
behavior,
and
prognosis.
Accurate
evaluation
PTC
using
fine-needle
aspiration
essential
but
can
be
challenging
due
to
morphologic
diversity
among
subtypes.
This
review
focuses
on
distinct
characteristics
various
subtypes,
including
classic
type,
follicular
variant,
tall
cell,
columnar
hobnail,
diffuse
sclerosing,
Warthin-like,
solid/trabecular,
oncocytic
PTCs.
Each
subtype
demonstrates
unique
nuclear
architectural
patterns,
background
elements
for
diagnosis
differentiation
from
other
lesions.
Recognizing
these
patterns
identifying
aggressive
like
cell
PTCs,
which
have
higher
risk
recurrence,
metastasis,
poorer
outcomes.
Additionally,
rare
such
as
sclerosing
Warthin-like
PTCs
present
profiles
must
carefully
interpreted
avoid
diagnostic
errors.
The
also
highlights
indicators
lymph
node
metastasis
high-grade
differentiated
carcinoma.
integration
molecular
testing
further
refine
specific
genetic
mutations.
A
thorough
understanding
subtype-specific
features
vital
accurate
diagnosis,
stratification,
personalized
management
patients.
Future
improvements
techniques
standardization
are
needed
enhance
decision-making
cancer.
Journal of Korean Medical Association,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(7), P. 484 - 491
Published: July 10, 2024
Background:
Thyroid
cancer
is
a
slow-growing
tumor
with
excellent
oncological
outcomes.
However,
few
patients
unexpectedly
severe
outcomes
are
usually
ignored.Current
Concepts:
Radioactive
iodine
therapy
the
mainstay
treatment
for
differentiated
thyroid
distant
metastasis.
The
refractoriness
to
radioactive
has
been
overcome
by
emergence
of
targeted
agents.
First,
multikinase
inhibitors
(sorafenib
and
lenvatinib)
targeting
growth
factor
pathway
were
developed
approved
as
anticancer
agents
advanced
cancer,
regardless
their
genetic
features.
With
progress
in
sequencing
techniques,
backgrounds
tumors
have
unveiled
new
targets,
including
rearrangements
during
transformation
tropomyosin
receptor
kinase.
Special
attention
should
be
paid
national
health
insurance
coverage
systemic
therapeutics
studies.Discussion
Conclusion:
New
drugs
introduced
treat
previously
untreatable
cancers.
cost
these
increased
developments,
only
first-line
still
covered
insurance.
These
medical
advances
will
remain
an
illusion
clinics
if
improvements
healthcare
policies
do
not
accompany
them.
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(5), P. 205 - 213
Published: July 23, 2024
While
fine
needle
aspiration
cytology
(FNAC)
plays
an
essential
role
in
the
screening
of
thyroid
nodules,
core
biopsy
(CNB)
acts
as
alternative
method
to
address
FNAC
limitations.
However,
diagnosing
CNB
samples
can
be
challenging
due
variations
background
and
levels
experience.
Effective
training
is
indispensable
mitigate
this
challenge.
We
aim
evaluate
impact
educational
program
on
improving
accuracy
diagnostics.
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
85(6), P. 1060 - 1060
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Active
surveillance
(AS)
has
been
widely
adopted
as
an
alternative
to
immediate
surgery
owing
the
indolent
nature
and
favorable
outcomes
of
papillary
thyroid
microcarcinoma
(PTMC).
AS
is
generally
recommended
for
tumors
measuring
≤1
cm
without
aggressive
cytological
subtypes,
risk
gross
extrathyroidal
extension
(ETE),
lymph
node
metastasis
(LNM),
or
distant
metastasis.
requires
careful
patient
selection
based
on
various
tumor
characteristics,
ultrasound
(US)
findings.
Moreover,
during
AS,
regular
US
performed
monitor
any
signs
progression,
including
growth,
new
features
potential
ETE,
LNM.
Therefore,
appropriate
imaging-based
assessment
plays
a
crucial
role
in
determining
whether
should
be
pursued.
However,
detailed
recommendations
concerning
evaluation
are
currently
insufficient,
necessitating
formulation
this
guideline.
The
Korean
Society
Thyroid
Radiology
developed
consensus
statement
low-risk
PTMC,
covering
methods
when
considering
management
option
conducting
follow-up
imaging
tests
AS.
This
guideline
aims
provide
optimal
scientific
evidence
expert
opinion
regarding
standardized
US-based
protocol
PTMC.
Thyroid,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
represents
a
hepatic
manifestation
of
metabolic
syndrome.
This
study
investigated
the
association
between
newly
developed
nomenclature
MASLD
and
risk
thyroid
cancer
in
Korean
population.
