Journal article
Association of Patient Age With Progression of Low-risk Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Under Active Surveillance
Abstract
Importance: Active surveillance is sometimes considered as a disease management option for individuals with small, low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Objective: To assess whether patient age is associated with progression of low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma (tumor growth or incident metastatic disease) in adults under active surveillance.
Authors
Koshkina A; Fazelzad R; Sugitani I; Miyauchi A; Thabane L; Goldstein DP; Ghai S; Sawka AM
Journal
JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Vol. 146, No. 6, pp. 552–560
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
June 1, 2020
DOI
10.1001/jamaoto.2020.0368
ISSN
2168-6181