Modern approaches to the treatment of thyroid cancer and complications of suppressive therapy with levothyroxine
AbstractAmong the most common tumors of the endocrine system is thyroid cancer. As any malignant tumor, carcinoma of the thyroid is a dangerous disease and can potentially lead to death of the patient. However, if done correctLy, surgical treatment and post-operative management in patients with thyroid cancer favorable prognosis. Modern approaches to the treatment of this disease must consider not only the stage of tumor process, but also the presence of concomitant diseases (ischemic heart disease, tachyarrhythmias), since the subsequent suppressive therapy with levothyroxine has a detrimental effect on the cardiovascuLar system.
Keywords:thyroid cancer, radioiodine therapy, suppressive therapy with levothyroxine
Endocrinology: News, Opinions, Training. 2016; (2): 31–37.