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  • The role of race in thyroid cancer: systematic review

  • E Keane, E C Francis, É Ó Catháin, H Rowley
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 131 / Issue 6 / June 2017
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    03 April 2017, pp. 480-486
    Print publication:
    June 2017
  • Background:

    The incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing. There is conflicting evidence as to why. However, studies suggest that it is not an apparent increase resulting from enhanced diagnostic practices, but a true increase with more affected patients. This study aimed to assess racial variation in thyroid cancer.

    Method:

    A narrative systematic review of the literature was conducted.

    Results:

    Eight retrospective cohort studies were identified, comprising 611 777 adult patients. Variations exist between racial groups, which are also dependent on gender; white patients have a slightly higher male population when compared to their counterparts. Black and white patients have a higher proportion of follicular cancer. Hispanics were younger at the age of diagnosis. Outcomes are greatly affected by socioeconomic status.

    Conclusion:

    This study identified many gaps in the way that these types of data are presented. A more concise manner of reporting, with individual-level risk factors, is recommended.