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KMID : 0861120220260030041
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Korean Journal of Oriental Preventive Medicine
2022 Volume.26 No. 3 p.41 ~ p.48
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A Case Report on Papillary Thyroid Cancer for the Recurrence of Regional Cervical Lymph Nodes improved by Korean medicine
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Park Jeong-Su
Sung Hyun-Kyung
Go Ho-Yeon
Shin Seon-Mi
Lee Seung-Hwan
Lee Sea-Yun
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Abstract
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Objective : This study assessed the effect of a combination of Korean medicine on a thyroid papillary cancer patient who was diagnosed with local lymph node metastasis after thyroidectomy and lymph node dissection but did not want surgery.
Methods : Gami-Palmultang administration and moxibustion(large Bmoxa cautery) were performed for six years.
Treatment outcomes were evaluated with Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G), blood test/ CT imaging results, and patient’s statements.
Results : After the treatment, all symptoms have been alleviated, the quality of life has increased, and it has been maintained without further metastasis of tumors for six years.
Conclusion : Korean medicine treatment along with active observation can be an alternative to patients who do not want surgical treatment after recurrence of local lymph nodes in thyroid papillary cancer, and can have positive results in improving the quality of life.
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KEYWORD
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Papillary thyroid cancer, Local lymph node metastasis, Case report, Quality of life, Korean medicine
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