Lymph node surgery for thyroid cancer
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Authors
Colleges, School and Institutes
External organisations
- Department of Otolaryngology
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Abstract
The thyroid has a dense network of intraglandular lymphatics which joins collecting and draining lymphatic trunks and leaves the gland with the vascular supply. This results in early multifocal disease and significant locoregional spread.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Tips and Tricks in Endocrine Surgery |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |