Carcinoma of the thyroid in children and adolescents has little risk of mortality but a high risk of recurrence. Younger patients present with a more advanced stage of disease and are more likely to have disease recurrence. Total thyroidectomy and lymph node dissection, followed by postoperative (131)I therapy, thyroid hormone replacement (suppressive) administration, and diligent surveillance are warranted.
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