Multidisciplinary treatment of follicular thyroid carcinoma with hepatic and pulmonary metastases: a case report and literature review

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Follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) is the second most common subtype of differentiated thyroid cancer, accounting for approximately 10% of cases.
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The case study reports a 56-year-old male with FTC metastasizing to the liver and lungs, detected 8 years post initial surgery for a follicular tumor.
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A multidisciplinary team decided on a robot-assisted hepatectomy, confirming the liver mass as FTC metastasis, followed by total thyroidectomy and RAI therapy.
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Active surveillance was adopted for lung metastases, and 12 months of follow-up showed no signs of recurrence in the patient.
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Continuous monitoring is crucial for patients with follicular tumors of uncertain malignant potential to detect metastasis early.

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