hrp0094fc10.6 | Thyroid | ESPE2021

Clinical features and long-term follow up of childhood papillary thyroid cancer (PTC): a single reference-center experience

Ozon Alev , Canoruc Emet Dicle , Gonc Nazli , Vuralli Dogus , Buyukyilmaz Gonul , Kandemir Nurgun , Alikasifoglu Ayfer ,

Background: Thyroid cancer before 20 years of age constitutes less than 2% of thyroid malignancies. Adult guidelines have been used in evaluation and follow-up of children until 2015. Features and long-term results of more children with PTC are needed to improve the ATA guideline for children. The aim of this study is to evaluate children with PTC in the last 15 years in a single reference-center, and assess the convenience of ATA 2015 guideline in practice.</...