Thyroid gland invasion in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx and hypopharynx,

Abstract Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx and hypopharynx has the potential to invade the thyroid gland. Despite this risk, the proposition of either partial or total thyroidectomy as part of the surgical treatment of all such cases remains controversial. Objectives: To evaluate...

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Main Authors: João Mangussi-Gomes, Fernando Danelon-Leonhardt, Guilherme Figner Moussalem, Nicolas Galat Ahumada, Cleydson Lucena Oliveira, Flávio Carneiro Hojaij
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-86942017000300269&lng=en&tlng=en