E Y pROOKHAVEN N Pe a ATIONAL LABORATORY ; ' HOSPITAL of the MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER [rant UNIT NO. 08-22-59R UPTON, NEW YORK DISCHARGE SUMMARY PAVILION ; 1 OPD Two additional pea-sized nodules adjacent to this tumor were also character. included in the lobe that was removed. In addition an exploration of the retrothyroidal lymph node area as well as the anterior mediastinum was done but no lymph node involvement was noted, left lobe was left intact. The entire isthmus was removed, The The patient's convalescence was uneventful, and she was transferred back to this hospital on September 10. Her subsequent course showed uncomplicated healing of her wound, A repeat scan of the thyroid showed absence of the right lobe. She was started on thyroid hormone therapy and appeared to be in excellent condition at the time of her discharge on September 22. POST SURGICAL HOSPITAL COURSE: 1. Follicular carcinoma with capsular invasion and minimal blood vessel invasion. DISCHARGE MEDICATION: The patient was informed that she would have to take thyroid medication continously from now on. She was given a supply of Synthyroid tablets and was told to notify us when she ran low on her supply. She will be checked again on our forthcoming medical survey in March. SoSCO Corot Robert A. Conard, M. D. RAC:LR - 85 - eer n ean. = r L Dome ¢ C C3 SNL 720A PEP em ~2- Cit 1g Da Net Wee le Sanding Marge DIAGNOSIS: