Implementation of a quality improvement program led to increased primary care provider-initiated evaluation of adrenal incidentalomas, with 35.5% meeting the primary endpoint in the quality improvement cohort compared to 27.6% in the historical cohort. Patients in the quality improvement cohort had 1.70 times higher odds of undergoing primary care provider-initiated evaluation. Adrenal surgery rates did […]

Adrenal hemorrhage, often triggered by trauma, presents diverse clinical manifestations. A retrospective analysis of 193 cases revealed a majority of unilateral hemorrhages, with trauma as the leading cause. Notably, many adrenal nodules went undetected initially, underscoring the importance of thorough evaluation. Follow-up imaging demonstrated varied changes in hemorrhage size, suggesting the need for continued monitoring […]

Adrenal hemorrhage, often triggered by trauma, presents diverse clinical manifestations. A retrospective analysis of 193 cases revealed a majority of unilateral hemorrhages, with trauma as the leading cause. Notably, many adrenal nodules went undetected initially, underscoring the importance of thorough evaluation. Follow-up imaging demonstrated varied changes in hemorrhage size, suggesting the need for continued monitoring […]

Tumor size correlates with biochemical activity in pheochromocytomas, with lesions ≥2.3 cm more likely to produce levels 3 times upper limit of normal. Doubling tumor size or a ≥1 cm increase enhances biochemical activity. While paroxysmal symptoms are common, they don’t significantly correlate with tumor size or biochemical activity. These findings suggest tumor size can […]

AI trained by thyroid ultrasound improved prediction of lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma patients. The multi-scale, multi-frame, and dual-direction deep learning model achieved AUCs of 0.85 and 0.81 in the test and validation cohorts, respectively. Radiologists’ diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity significantly improved with AI assistance. This technology can enhance preoperative predictions and assist […]

This systematic review and network meta-analysis compared the oncologic outcomes and surgical completeness of gasless transaxillary approach (GTAA), bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA), and transoral approach (TOA) with conventional transcervical thyroidectomy (CTT). Results suggest similar oncologic outcomes in GTAA, BABA, and TOA compared to CTT, with GTAA potentially less effective in surgical completeness. Overall recurrence rates […]

Understanding the anatomy and surgical techniques of thyroidectomy and neck dissection is crucial for successful outcomes and minimizing complications. Emphasis is placed on preserving critical structures, like the parathyroid glands and recurrent laryngeal nerve, to ensure better survival rates. Evaluating various thyroidectomy techniques, including minimally invasive approaches, can offer potential benefits but require continuous surgical […]

Autofluorescence significantly improved parathyroid gland identification in hemithyroidectomy, boosting surgical confidence. The near-infrared camera enabled better visualization pre-procedure, leading to higher parathyroid identification rates compared to conventional surgery. This approach may benefit low-volume institutions without parathyroid surgery experience. Journal Article by Abood A, Rolighed L (…) Triponez F et 3 al. in Br J Surg […]

Radioactive iodine administration did not significantly improve disease-specific survival in intrathyroidal classic papillary thyroid carcinoma >4 cm, suggesting limited benefit and questioning routine use in this patient population. Age ≥55 and larger tumor size were associated with increased risk of disease-specific death, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment approaches. Journal Article by Lee-Saxton YJ, Palacardo […]

Delaying surgery for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) worsens survival, with longer times to surgery associated with poorer outcomes. Racial disparities persist, as black patients face worse survival independent of time to surgery and other factors. Non-Hispanic white patients have shorter median times to surgery compared to black and Hispanic patients. Journal Article by Gillis A, […]