Follow-up of patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Experience at Institut Gustave-Roussy, Villejuif

The recent introduction of sTSH assays allows for a definite control of the inhibition of TSH secretion. Clinical examination and serum thyroid hormone measurements are necessary to obviate hyperthyroidism. Relapses may occur after decades of apparent complete remission. Follow-up should be pursued...

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Published inEuropean journal of cancer & clinical oncology Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 345 - 350
Main Authors Schlumberger, M., Travagli, J.P., Fragu, P., Gardet, P., Lumbroso, J., Parmentier, C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.02.1988
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Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - diagnosis
Radionuclide Imaging
Thyroglobulin - blood
Thyroid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Thyroid Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The recent introduction of sTSH assays allows for a definite control of the inhibition of TSH secretion. Clinical examination and serum thyroid hormone measurements are necessary to obviate hyperthyroidism. Relapses may occur after decades of apparent complete remission. Follow-up should be pursued throughout the patient's lifetime. Two specific means allow the detection of relapses at a stage when X-rays are still normal: measurement of serum thyroglobulin and 131 I total body scan. Their combined use is recommended.
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ISSN:0277-5379
DOI:10.1016/0277-5379(88)90278-7