Changes in iodine status among US adults, 2001–2012

Urinary iodine concentrations (UICs) in the US have been reported to be stable since 1988–1994, although those in selected subgroups remained low. We aimed to investigate iodine status among adults (≥20 years) by two different criteria of assessing iodine deficiency in population. Utilizing National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 2001–2012, we conducted linear logistic regressions adjusting for covariates. The prevalence of <50?μg/L UIC was higher in women than in men; increased from 11.6% (2001–2004) to 13.2% (2009–2012) at the national level and in young adults, non-Hispanic blacks (NHBs) and non-users of iodine-containing supplements (all, p?<0.05); the adjusted odds ratios (95%CI) in young adults (1.54 [1.11–2.15], p =?0.0007) and NHBs (1.70 [1.15–2.52], p =?0.0078). Median UICs confirm women and NHBs being in borderline iodine status. Recognizing the critical consequence of iodine deficiency particularly in women and NHBs, regular monitoring of iodine status is important for public health in the US.     

Increased expression of thyroid hormone receptor alpha and estrogen receptor alpha in breast cancer associated with thyroid cancer

IntroductionBreast cancer co-occurred with thyroid cancer might be associated with thyroid hormone receptor (TR) and estrogen receptor (ER), but few have been reported. We aimed to investigate the expression and prognostic significance of ERs and TRs in such settings.Material and methodsTissue microarrays were constructed from 75 patients with breast and thyroid cancer (BC + TC) who were retrospectively recruited between 1999 and 2012 and 147 with breast cancer only (BC controls). The ERα, ERβ, TRα, and TRβ expression levels were analyzed by immunohistochemistry.ResultsTRα expression was more frequently observed in the BC + TC group than the BC control group both in the normal (51.5% vs 23.3%, respectively, p = 0.009) and cancer tissues (21.6% vs 6.8%, respectively, p = 0.001). The BC + TC group showed greater ERα-positivity in the cancer tissues (79.7% vs 58.7%, respectively, p = 0.002) than the BC control group. The degree of ERα- and TRα-positivity was unchanged by radioactive treatment or serum thyroid stimulating hormone levels. In the BC + TC group, ERα-positivity was associated with earlier disease stage I/IIA (81.0% vs 50.0%; p = 0.031) and lower recurrence rates (8.5% vs 40.0%; p = 0.002). TRα-positivity alone was not associated with any recurrence-free survival-related differences, and ERα- and TRα-negativity were associated with significantly shorter recurrence-free survival (p < 0.001).ConclusionEnhanced ERα and TRα expression in breast cancer is associated with thyroid cancer occurrence, and the observed association with prognosis suggests the possible role of ERs and TRs in the link between breast cancer and thyroid cancer.     

Thyroid Embolization for Nonsurgical Treatment of Nodular Goiter: A Single-Center Experience in 56 Consecutive Patients

PurposeTo investigate the safety and efficacy of thyroid artery embolization (TAE) in the treatment of nodular goiter (NG).MethodsDuring a 5.5-year period, 56 consecutive patients with a NG underwent TAE. In Group A, there were 20 patients with a solitary/dominant 5–11-cm nodule, and in Group B, there were 36 patients with numerous nodules. Of the 56 patients, 47 (84%) had a retrosternal goiter and 25 had hyperthyroidism. In all patients, clinical and radiological evaluations were made at baseline and 6 months after TAE, and these parameters were statistically compared.ResultsIn 56 patients, 145 of the 146 thyroid arteries were successfully embolized. The 30-day mortality rate was 1.8%. Minor and major complications occurred in 25 and 2 patients, respectively. Six months after the TAE, the mean nodule volume was reduced from 80.2 mL to 25.0 mL, the mean thyroid volume was reduced from 147.0 mL to 62.6 mL, and the mean intrathoracic extension was reduced from 31.7 mm to 15.9 mm (P < .001). Of the 22 patients with non–Graves hyperthyroidism, 19 (86%) became euthyroid. The mean thyroid-related patient-reported outcome scores improved from 155.4 to 70.4 (P < .001). Of the 51 patients, 50 (98%) declared that they would recommend TAE to other patients with NG.ConclusionsTAE is safe and effective for the treatment of NG, with a significant volume reduction of the nodule(s) and thyroid gland.     

携带碘125粒子食管支架治疗食管癌的临床研究

目的:探究携带碘125粒子食管支架治疗食管癌的临床效果。方法:选择2010年1月至2018年1月于本院收治食管癌患者160例，按照随机数字表法分为观察组与对照组2组，对照组采用常规食管支架置入治疗，观察组采用携带碘125粒子食管支架治疗，评估两组患者吞咽困难及生活质量改善情况，并观察术后并发症及平均生存期。结果:术后两组患者Stooler评分均较术前降低，且观察组Stooler评分于术后1、3、6、12个月均显著低于对照组（P＜0.05）；术后3个月观察组吞咽困难、进食不适、疼痛、咽口水困难、吞咽梗阻、口干、言语评分均显著低于对照组（P＜0.05），而反流、味觉改变、咳嗽比较，差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）；观察组术后1个月并发症发生率16.25%显著低于对照组31.25%（P＜0.05）；观察组平均生存期显著高于对照组（P＜0.05）。结论:携带碘125粒子食管支架治疗食管癌效果显著，可改善患者吞咽困难症状，提高生活质量，延长生存期，值得临床应用推广。     

儿童分化型甲状腺癌肺转移14 例131I 治疗分析

目的探讨儿童分化型甲状腺癌(DTC)肺转移的临床特征及~(131)I治疗效果。方法回顾分析14例首次接受~(131)I治疗时年龄≤18岁的DTC肺转移患儿的临床资料。结果 14例患儿中男5例、女9例,平均年龄(12.71±3.05)岁,均在甲状腺全切或次全切术后接受~(131)I治疗,平均接受~(131)I治疗4次,中位累积剂量为9.43(8.25～19.74)GBq。14例患儿治疗后完全消除4例(28.6%)、好转或稳定8例(57.1%)、无效或进展2例(14.3%),有效率为85.7%(12/14)。中位随访时间63.4(6～124)月,患儿生存率为100%,中位无进展生存期63.5个月,2年无进展生存率84.61%,5年无进展生存率80.0%。结论儿童DTC肺转移发生率较高,~(131)I治疗有效。     

Management of pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer: An overview for the pediatric oncologist

Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is the most common childhood thyroid malignancy. The standard of care for pediatric DTC is total thyroidectomy followed by radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment when indicated. Molecular changes and potential therapeutic targets have been recently described in pediatric thyroid cancer. Pediatric oncologists are increasingly involved in the evaluation of thyroid nodules in childhood cancer survivors and in the management of advanced thyroid cancer. In 2015, the American Thyroid Association published management guidelines for children with DTC. We provide an overview of the current standard of care and highlight available targeted therapies for progressive or RAI refractory DTC.     

Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in Children: A UK Multicentre Review and Review of the Literature

Aims

To obtain an overview of the management and outcomes of children aged 18 years or younger diagnosed with differentiated thyroid carcinoma of follicular cell origin across the UK, by collecting and analysing data from the limited number of centres treating these patients. This multicentre data might provide a more realistic perspective than single-institution series.