Controversies in the Management of Thyroid Nodules

Saturday, September 28, 2024

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Location: MBCC, Art Deco 229AB

CME/MOC Credit: 1

Disclosure(s):

Ashok R. Shaha, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The incidence of thyroid cancer is rapidly rising in the United States and so does the number of thyroidectomies. The diagnostic evaluation of thyroid nodules is very critical. Several controversies are noted in the evaluation of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. This session will discuss the current controversies and long-term outcomes in the management of thyroid nodules. The discussion will revolve mainly around the prognostic factors and risk group analysis. Specific controversies related to extent of thyroidectomy and neck dissection will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the diagnostic evaluation of thyroid nodules.
Evaluate the prognostic factors and risk group analysis.
Identify the current controversies and long-term outcomes in management of thyroid nodules.

Lead Presenter(s)

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Ashok R. Shaha, MD

Allan H. Selig Chair in Head and Neck Surgery
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr (MSK)
New York, NY, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.