Prognostic Factors of Papillary and Follicular Carcinomas in Japan
Author Information
Author(s): Yasuhiro Ito, Akira Miyauchi
Primary Institution: Kuma Hospital
Hypothesis
What are the important prognostic factors for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC)?
Conclusion
Distant metastasis at diagnosis is the most important prognostic factor for both PTC and FTC, with other significant factors including extrathyroid extension and lymph-node metastasis.
Supporting Evidence
- Distant metastasis at diagnosis is the most important prognostic factor for both PTC and FTC.
- Extrathyroid extension and large lymph-node metastasis are significant prognostic factors for PTC.
- Pathological findings are crucial for diagnosing FTC and evaluating its biological character.
Takeaway
This study looks at what makes thyroid cancer worse or better, finding that if the cancer has spread far away when first diagnosed, it's a bad sign.
Methodology
The study analyzed clinicopathological features affecting patient prognosis based on data from Kuma Hospital and other studies.
Limitations
The results may differ from those in Western countries due to the iodine-rich Japanese diet.
Participant Demographics
The study included 6015 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma.
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