Management of Hereditary Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
Nancy D Perrier, MD
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
In the Meet the Professor session, we will discuss the role and timing of early thyroidectomy. We will discuss the highest, high and moderate risk categories and also the risks of complications including hypoparathyroidism. Specifically, we will discuss the planning and the appropriate surveillance and screening of children. Participants will become familiar with decision-making regarding timing of surgical intervention. In addition, the session will summarize the review of critical decision-making with regard to extent of surgical intervention and lymph node dissection.