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Abdominal Radiology
Published in: Abdominal Radiology 5/2023

31-01-2023 | Ultrasound | Special Section: Cancer in Pregnancy

Thyroid cancer in pregnancy: diagnosis, management, and treatment

Authors: Jonathan Langdon, Akshya Gupta, Kedar Sharbidre, Ferenc Czeyda-Pommersheim, Margarita Revzin

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 5/2023

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Abstract

The evaluation and management of cancer during pregnancy requires special care to assure the health and safety of both the mother and fetus. The diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer in the non-pregnant patient often involves radioactive iodine exposure. However, radioactive iodine is contraindicated in pregnancy and surgical interventions pose risks to both the mother and fetus. Thus, the management of thyroid cancer during pregnancy is a unique clinical challenge. In this review, we discuss the imaging of thyroid nodules during pregnancy, including the role of CT, MRI, and nuclear Imaging, as well as that of Ultrasound and FNA. The staging and prognosis are discussed along with the management, treatment, and surveillance of thyroid cancer in pregnancy. Finally, the risks to the fetus through treatment are examined. Case examples are provided with an emphasis on the appropriate direction of care from a radiologist’s perspective.
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Metadata
Title
Thyroid cancer in pregnancy: diagnosis, management, and treatment
Authors
Jonathan Langdon
Akshya Gupta
Kedar Sharbidre
Ferenc Czeyda-Pommersheim
Margarita Revzin
Publication date
31-01-2023
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 5/2023
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-023-03808-1

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