To evaluate the effectiveness of active surveillance as a management approach for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) tumors larger than 1.5 cm.
Assessment of patients with PTC larger than 1.5 cm
Selection based on specific criteria for active surveillance
Longitudinal monitoring of tumor development and patient outcomes
Active surveillance is shown to be a viable management option for selected patients
Findings indicate no immediate need for aggressive treatment in observed cases
Patient outcomes remained stable under active surveillance over a defined period
Abstract
These findings suggest that active surveillance is a viable initial management option in properly selected patients with PTC greater than 1.5 cm in maximal diameter.