Does solid/trabecular type papillary thyroid carcinoma pathology confer a higher risk of recurrence and warrant radioactive iodine ablation therapy?  

Solid variant papillary thyroid carcinoma (SVPTC) is a rare subtype of PTC and has been noted particularly in pediatric thyroid cancers resulting from exposure to radiation (e.g., Chernobyl). In adults, it tends to occur in somewhat older patients, which may be attributed to some reports of more agg...