Diagnostic Approaches and Treatment Outcomes in Pediatric Thyroid Malignancies: A Systematic Review

Thyroid cancer in children is rare but often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Although the prognosis is generally good, variations in diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies highlight the need for a comprehensive synthesis of current evidence specifically focused on the pediatric population. This systematic review aims to summarize and evaluate the available evidence regarding diagnostic approaches and treatment outcomes in pediatric thyroid cancer. A literature search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Embase in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Eligible studies were original clinical trials involving pediatric patients (