A 27 years old lady with 20 weeks pregnancy presented with a thyroid nodule on right side. FNAC from the nodule was suggestive of papillary carcinoma. Which of the following is contraindicated in her management?
(A) Total thyroidectomy plus neck node dissection (B) Right lobectomy (C) Radioactive iodine ablation (D) Total thyroidectomy
(C) Answer- BRadioactive iodine ablation is contraindicated in pregnancy because of severe teratogenic effects.Contraindications-ChildhoodPregnancyLactationThe standard primary treatment for patients with thyroid cancer remains total or near total thyroidectomy. In a pregnant woman, both maternal and fetal outcomes shall be considered before taking the decision of surgery.