Advantages of total thyroidectomy for management of papillary carcinomas of the thyroid larger than 1.5 cm. include:
A. Possibility of using radioactive iodine postoperatively to identify and treat metastases.
B. The ability to use thyroglobulin levels as a marker for recurrence.
C. Lower overall recurrence rate.
D. Lower risk of hypoparathyroidism.
Answer:A
Advantages of total thyroidectomy for management of papillary carcinomas of the thyroid larger than 1.5 cm. include:
A. Possibility of using radioactive iodine postoperatively to identify and treat metastases. B. The ability to use thyroglobulin levels as a marker for recurrence. C. Lower overall recurrence rate. D. Lower risk of hypoparathyroidism.