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ArticleArchives of endocrinology and metabolism2025

Age-related characteristics in differentiated thyroid cancer: a 20-year single-center retrospective analysis in pediatric and adolescent patients.

Laura Leite-Almeida, Rita Santos Silva, Margarida Vicente-Ferreira, Carla Costa, Norberto Estevinho, Cíntia Castro-Correia, Sofia Ferreira, Maria Bom-Sucesso

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  2. Thyroid cancer: experience at a state pediatric referral center.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2026
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Laura Leite-AlmeidaPediatrics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-2319-1332
Rita Santos SilvaPediatrics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0338-3399
Margarida Vicente-FerreiraPediatrics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-8385-5041
Carla CostaPediatrics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-4294-9604
Norberto EstevinhoPediatric Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0001-2607-3465
Cíntia Castro-CorreiaPediatrics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-5967-0231
Sofia FerreiraPediatrics Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-7947-0598
Maria Bom-SucessoPediatric Oncology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde São João, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-4611-3329

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo characterize a cohort of pediatric thyroid cancer patients, focusing on clinical features and outcomes stratified by age. Subjects and.

methodsThis retrospective analysis included 63 pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer patients treated at a Portuguese pediatric reference hospital over a period of 20 years. Data extracted from clinical records covered demographics, clinical presentation, family history, tumor characteristics, treatment modalities, complications, disease status, and survival outcomes. Patients younger than 12 years were compared to those aged 12 and older.

resultsThe mean age at diagnosis of the sample was 14.5 years, with a preponderance of female patients. Clinical presentation varied significantly between age groups; younger patients were more likely to present palpable cervical lymph nodes, while older patients frequently had solitary thyroid nodules. Family history and identifiable risk factors were similar across groups. However, older patients had higher rates of prior neoplasia and radiation exposure. Age also influenced surgical treatment and outcomes, including complications and recurrence rates.

conclusionOur findings corroborate previous evidence on the predominance of papillary carcinoma and the association between radiation exposure and thyroid cancer. Younger patients demonstrated more aggressive tumor characteristics and higher recurrence rates, underscoring the need for age-specific management strategies. Early detection, comprehensive surgical intervention, and multidisciplinary follow-up are essential for achieving optimal outcomes.

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Thyroid NeoplasmsAdolescentAge FactorsCarcinoma, PapillaryChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMaleNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPortugalRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsThyroid Cancer, PapillaryThyroidectomyYoung AdultAdolescentsFollicular thyroid cancerpapillaryPediatricsThyroid cancerThyroid neoplasms

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PMID40198771
PMCPMC11987499

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