Diagnostic & Therapeutic Approach to Lymph Nodes with Dr. Alvarez

We are honored to have Dr. Marco Alvarez present "Diagnostic & Therapeutic Approach to Lymph Nodes in the Thyroid Cancer Patient." Drs. Ashok Shaha & Azita Khorsandi joins as the featured expert discussants. 0:00 Webinar 4:25 Dr. Alvarez - Introduction & Relevance Ultrasound is the preferred imaging method for initial thyroid cancer evaluation. Recent research highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment. 9:08 Sonographic Findings - Normal vs. Pathological Lymph nodes appear ovoid with hypoechoic periphery and echogenic hilum. Understanding clinical data is crucial. Level III examination is beneficial due to high metastasis probability. Abnormal nodes exhibit hypoechoic appearance, no hilum, peripheral vascularity, and rigid elastography. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis shows a unique profile. Careful evaluation impacts intervention and prognosis. Ultrasound remains paramount for staging. 38:48 Interventions - Diagnostic Therapeutic Riedel thyroiditis presents with abnormal lymph nodes, impacting intervention and outcome. Sonographic findings guide treatment decisions. Ultrasound is crucial in active surveillance. FNA washout and aspiration aid in diagnosis. Radiofrequency ablation and Polidocanol injection are effective interventions. 41:30 Conclusions Advanced ultrasound is vital for thyroid cancer staging and follow-up. Optimal intervention is essential. Reliable information from advanced ultrasound guides the thyroid team effectively. 42:07 Discussion with Q&A ** Check out our other programs! ** The THANC Guide https://thancguide.org/ TIRO: Thyroid Int'l Recommendations Online https://tiro.expert/ ** Follow us on Twitter! ** @thancfoundation - https://shorturl.at/puwS0 THANC on FB - https://shorturl.at/svNY4