I underwent total thyroidectomy with CCND neck dissection. The pathology report indicated extracapsular spread seen in left level III. What is the survival rate and what is the next course of treatment?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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9+ Yrs

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Extracapsular spread suggests higher risk, further treatment may include radioactive iodine and long term monitoring. Survival depends on type/stage.

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