Standardized Ultrasound Evaluation for Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Thyroid Microcarcinoma in Adults: 2024 Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement

Active surveillance (AS) has been widely adopted as an alternative to immediate surgery owing to 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 of gross extr...

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Main Authors: Ji Ye Lee, Min Kyoung Lee, Hyun Kyung Lim, Chang Yoon Lee, Jin Yong Sung, Jung Hyun Yoon, Soo Yeon Hahn, Jung Hee Shin, Ji-hoon Kim, So Lyung Jung, Sae Rom Chung, Jung Hwan Baek, Dong Gyu Na
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Published: The Korean Society of Radiology 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2024.0132
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author Ji Ye Lee
Min Kyoung Lee
Hyun Kyung Lim
Chang Yoon Lee
Jin Yong Sung
Jung Hyun Yoon
Soo Yeon Hahn
Jung Hee Shin
Ji-hoon Kim
So Lyung Jung
Sae Rom Chung
Jung Hwan Baek
Dong Gyu Na
author_facet Ji Ye Lee
Min Kyoung Lee
Hyun Kyung Lim
Chang Yoon Lee
Jin Yong Sung
Jung Hyun Yoon
Soo Yeon Hahn
Jung Hee Shin
Ji-hoon Kim
So Lyung Jung
Sae Rom Chung
Jung Hwan Baek
Dong Gyu Na
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description Active surveillance (AS) has been widely adopted as an alternative to immediate surgery owing to 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 of gross extrathyroidal extension (ETE), lymph node metastasis (LNM), or distant metastasis. AS requires careful patient selection based on various patient and tumor characteristics, and ultrasound (US) findings. Moreover, during AS, regular US is performed to monitor any signs of tumor progression, including tumor growth, new US features of potential gross ETE, and LNM. Therefore, appropriate imaging-based assessment plays a crucial role in determining whether AS or surgery should be pursued. However, detailed recommendations concerning US evaluation are currently insufficient, necessitating the formulation of this guideline. The Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology has developed a consensus statement for low-risk PTMC, covering US assessment methods when considering AS as a management option and conducting follow-up imaging tests during AS. This guideline aims to provide optimal scientific evidence and expert opinion consensus regarding a standardized US-based assessment protocol for low-risk PTMC.
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spelling doaj-art-f6a05d33106d4744a456cdb75efd1d6a2024-11-28T14:09:31ZengThe Korean Society of RadiologyJournal of the Korean Society of Radiology2951-08052024-11-0185610601082https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2024.0132Standardized Ultrasound Evaluation for Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Thyroid Microcarcinoma in Adults: 2024 Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus StatementJi Ye LeeMin Kyoung LeeHyun Kyung LimChang Yoon LeeJin Yong SungJung Hyun YoonSoo Yeon HahnJung Hee ShinJi-hoon KimSo Lyung JungSae Rom ChungJung Hwan BaekDong Gyu NaActive surveillance (AS) has been widely adopted as an alternative to immediate surgery owing to 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 of gross extrathyroidal extension (ETE), lymph node metastasis (LNM), or distant metastasis. AS requires careful patient selection based on various patient and tumor characteristics, and ultrasound (US) findings. Moreover, during AS, regular US is performed to monitor any signs of tumor progression, including tumor growth, new US features of potential gross ETE, and LNM. Therefore, appropriate imaging-based assessment plays a crucial role in determining whether AS or surgery should be pursued. However, detailed recommendations concerning US evaluation are currently insufficient, necessitating the formulation of this guideline. The Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology has developed a consensus statement for low-risk PTMC, covering US assessment methods when considering AS as a management option and conducting follow-up imaging tests during AS. This guideline aims to provide optimal scientific evidence and expert opinion consensus regarding a standardized US-based assessment protocol for low-risk PTMC.https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2024.0132active surveillanceconsensuspapillary thyroid cancerpractice guidelinerecommendationthyroid neoplasmswatchful waiting
spellingShingle Ji Ye Lee
Min Kyoung Lee
Hyun Kyung Lim
Chang Yoon Lee
Jin Yong Sung
Jung Hyun Yoon
Soo Yeon Hahn
Jung Hee Shin
Ji-hoon Kim
So Lyung Jung
Sae Rom Chung
Jung Hwan Baek
Dong Gyu Na
Standardized Ultrasound Evaluation for Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Thyroid Microcarcinoma in Adults: 2024 Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
active surveillance
consensus
papillary thyroid cancer
practice guideline
recommendation
thyroid neoplasms
watchful waiting
title Standardized Ultrasound Evaluation for Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Thyroid Microcarcinoma in Adults: 2024 Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement
title_full Standardized Ultrasound Evaluation for Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Thyroid Microcarcinoma in Adults: 2024 Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement
title_fullStr Standardized Ultrasound Evaluation for Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Thyroid Microcarcinoma in Adults: 2024 Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement
title_full_unstemmed Standardized Ultrasound Evaluation for Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Thyroid Microcarcinoma in Adults: 2024 Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement
title_short Standardized Ultrasound Evaluation for Active Surveillance of Low-Risk Thyroid Microcarcinoma in Adults: 2024 Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement
title_sort standardized ultrasound evaluation for active surveillance of low risk thyroid microcarcinoma in adults 2024 korean society of thyroid radiology consensus statement
topic active surveillance
consensus
papillary thyroid cancer
practice guideline
recommendation
thyroid neoplasms
watchful waiting
url https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2024.0132
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