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Cancer, Thyroid Gland

Related Terms

Anaplastic Carcinoma
Cancer of the Thyroid
Follicular Carcinoma
Malignant Lymphoma of the Thyroid
Medullary Carcinoma
Papillary Carcinoma
Thyroid Cancer

Differential Diagnoses

Benign thyroid nodules or cysts
Goiter
Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Specialists

Endocrinologist
General Surgeon
Oncologist
Otolaryngologist
Radiology Oncologist

Comorbid Conditions

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The age of the individual with thyroid cancer may affect disability. Generally, older individuals do not recover from this condition as easily as do younger individuals. The type of thyroid cancer, the stage of the disease, the presence of metastasis of the thyroid tumor, and the method of treatment may also influence the length of disability. If radiation or chemotherapy is used, a longer period of disability may be expected.

Duration Trends from Reference Data

DURATION TRENDS

ICD-9-CM: 193

Cases	Mean	Min	Max	No Lost Time	Over 6 Months
1246	45	1	189	< 0.1%	0.5%

Percentile:	5^th	25^th	Median	75^th	95^th
Days:	10	18	33	61	120

Differences may exist between the duration tables and the reference graphs. Duration tables provide expected recovery periods based on the type of work performed by the individual. The reference graphs reflect the actual experience of many individuals across the spectrum of physical conditions, in a variety of industries, and with varying levels of case management. Selected graphs combine multiple codes based on similar means and medians.

Medical Codes

	ICD-9-CM:
	193 -	Cancer, Thyroid Gland
	198.89 -	Secondary Malignant Neoplasm of Other Specified Sites; Other Specified Sites, Other

Rehabilitation

If treatment for thyroid cancer requires a thyroidectomy, the individual will not be allowed to participate in an exercise program until swelling in the area of the incision is significantly lessened (2 to 3 weeks). Respiratory therapy may help initially to prevent the individual from developing alternative strategies, such as shallow breathing, due to incisional discomfort.

If total thyroidectomy is performed, damage to the recurrent nerve that enervates the vocal chords is probable, resulting in hoarseness or weakness in voice. The individual will undergo an assessment of vocal production and be taught how to coordinate breathing and speaking for maximal vocal production. Speech therapy may also be necessary if the thyroid cancer metastasized and part of the tongue or lower jaw was surgically removed.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor

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