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ea0081ep1043 | Thyroid | ECE2022

Lymph node metastasis in adults and young adults with thyroid carcinoma: an algerian observation

Kaouache Nadjib , Zouraghen Bilal , Samira Merabet , Soumaya Grari , Sami Menacer , Ryma Boulefkhad , Chahinez Habi , Nassim Azzouz , Kassem Lezzar Al , Nouri Nassim

Introduction: Thyroid cancer (TC) in adolescents and adults (AYA) is defined as thyroid cancer diagnosed among those aged between 15-39 years. It is the fifth most common cancer in AYAs, and its incidence is increasing. Compared with older adult patients, the AYA with TC has a higher prevalence of node metastasis which represents a risk factor for recurrence.Aim: To describe the characteristics of thyroid carcinoma with confirmed nodal metastases at the ...