The clinicopathological landscape of thyroid cancer in South Africa—A multi‐institutional review

This first national review describes the landscape of thyroid cancer in SA, revealing considerable differences compared to international studies. It provides valuable insight into the unique South African experience with this disease. In addition, this study serves as an impetus towards a prospective national registry with real-world data informing contextualized guidelines.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
World Journal of Surgery
Published
2024-09-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12353
Citations
9
Primary Topic
Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
3.22
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

The clinicopathological landscape of thyroid cancer in South Africa—A multi‐institutional review

Lydia Cairncross, Sharon Čačala, Malose Makgoka, Karin Baatjes et al.
9 citations
World Journal of Surgery
Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
3.22
article

The clinicopathological landscape of thyroid cancer in South Africa—A multi‐institutional review

Lydia Cairncross, Sharon Čačala, Malose Makgoka, Karin Baatjes, Lusanda Jonas, I Bombil, MMZU Bhuiyan, W Conradie, Jeanne Lübbe, Mpoyi Ruphin Lukusa, C Changfoot, Rubina Razack, Brandon S. Jackson, Amir Afrogheh, Thifhelimbilu Emmanuel Luvhengo, Daniel Nel, Jenny Edge, Lindi Martin, Hansjörg S. Jehle, M Patel, Nosisa Sishuba, Aneldi Bestbier
article en
9 citations

Abstract

This first national review describes the landscape of thyroid cancer in SA, revealing considerable differences compared to international studies. It provides valuable insight into the unique South African experience with this disease. In addition, this study serves as an impetus towards a prospective national registry with real-world data informing contextualized guidelines.

World Journal of SurgeryVol. 48(12)
National Health Laboratory Service (ZA), University of Cape Town (ZA), University of the Witwatersrand (ZA), Stellenbosch University (ZA), Groote Schuur Hospital (ZA), Kalafong Hospital (ZA), Steve Biko Hospital (ZA), Tygerberg Hospital (ZA), Grey's Hospital (ZA), University of Pretoria (ZA), University of the Western Cape (ZA), University of Limpopo (ZA), Walter Sisulu University (ZA), University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Partnerships for the goals
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
3.22
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.