Prognostic value of preoperative thyroid autoantibodies for post-thyroidectomy patient pathology: A retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical value of preoperative thyroid autoantibodies with reference to the post-thyroidectomy patient pathology.

Design: A retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Two tertiary care academic hospitals.

Safety and cost-effectiveness of outpatient thyroidectomy: A retrospective observational study.

Objectives: To investigate the safety and cost-effectiveness of outpatient thyroidectomy and provide a systematic postoperative protocol for safe discharge.

Methods: In this retrospective review, the medical records of all patients who underwent total, hemi, or completion thyroidectomy from July 2017 to April 2019 at 2 tertiary care hospitals were reviewed. Multivariable analysis was performed on the potential predictors of postoperative complications.

The value of repeating fine-needle aspiration for thyroid nodules.

Background: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is an invaluable technique used in the evaluation of thyroid nodules.

Objectives: Evaluate the concordance of results for consecutive FNA readings.

Design: Retrospective, descriptive.

Optimal levothyroxine dose in post-total thyroidectomy patients: a prediction model for initial dose titration.

Purpose: As the lack of consensus in the initial levothyroxine (LT4) dose titration following total thyroidectomy exists, the aim of this study was to identify and quantify predictive factors for LT4 dose replacement.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively gathered data of 234 patients who underwent total-thyroidectomy at two institutions between November 9, 2009 and January 1, 2016 was conducted. Outcome variable was the clinically observed optimal LT4 dose.

Outcomes of Early-stage Glottic Carcinoma Treated with Radiation Therapy: A Single Institution Experience.

Objective:  To evaluate the outcomes of radical intent radiation therapy in early glottic carcinoma (EGC), including local control rate (LCR), disease-free survival (DFS), death specific free survival (DSFS), and overall survival (OS) rates, in Saudi patients treated at a single institution.  Materials and methods: This is an institutional review board (IRB) approved, retrospective study of 27 patients with T1-2 N0 M0, early glottic carcinoma (EGC) who were treated from 2010 to 2015 at our institution with different radiotherapy (RT) fractionation regimens. The regimens included six different fractionation schedules of radiotherapy (RT): 50 Gy (20 x 2.

The burden of chronic pain after major head and neck tumor therapy.

Introduction: Little is known about the burden of chronic pain after major head and neck tumors' therapy. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of chronic pain, explore the factors associated with the presence of chronic pain, and assess the consequences of chronic pain on the patients' quality of life.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional survey among patients who had completed their therapy (e.

Early prediction of oral calcium and vitamin D requirements in post-thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia.

Objective: To optimize and individualize post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia management.

Study Design: A multicenter prospective cohort study.

Setting: Two tertiary care hospitals.

Factors predicting post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism recovery.

Background: Hypoparathyroidism is the most common complication after thyroidectomy and the main reason for frequent outpatient visits; however, there is a poor understanding of its outcomes and no clear follow-up strategies are available. We aimed to predict post-thyroidectomy hypoparathyroidism outcomes and identify relevant factors.

Methods: A multicenter, standardized prospective study was conducted.

A novel technique for the reconstruction of resected sternoclavicular joints: A case report with a review of the literature.

Sternal metastasis in thyroid cancer is an uncommon occurrence with only a handful of cases of chest wall resections being done. Sternal reconstruction for both primary and secondary tumors has been performed using various techniques and materials such as the mesh, methyl acrylate resin, and steel plates; however, this is a case of papillary thyroid cancer involving the sternum in a 50-year-old woman who had resection of the sternum with reconstruction using titanium bars and clips (STRATOS system) fixed to the clavicles with an underlying Proceed mesh. STRATOS system showed good recovery postoperatively.

Low-grade malignant myoepithelioma arising in a pleomorphic adenoma: a rare case.

Malignant myoepithelioma is a very rare salivary gland tumor that can arise de novo or within a pre-existing pleomorphic adenoma. We report a case of malignant myoepithelioma most probably arising in a pre-existing pleomorphic adenoma of the left parotid gland. The patient was a 60-year-old man who presented with a multinodular mass lesion over left side of the face and neck.

Cerebellar mass as a primary presentation of papillary thyroid carcinoma: case report and literature review.

Background: Papillary carcinoma is the most common differentiated malignant thyroid neoplasm. The biological course of this cancer is typically indolent with a protracted clinical course. Metastases commonly occur in regional lymph nodes, and distant metastasis is a late and rare occurrence.

Molecular and phenotypic analysis of poorly differentiated sinonasal neoplasms: an integrated approach for early diagnosis and classification.

Primary poorly differentiated (small round and non-small) sinonasal neoplasms comprise histogenetically and biologically diverse entities with overlapping morphologic features. Because of the limited initial biopsy tissue materials, differential diagnostic difficulties may arise and complicate timely management of some cases. We used immunohistochemical and molecular marker analyses in a large cohort of these tumors to optimize their early diagnosis and classification.