Abstract:In May 2021, the "Expert Consensus on Diagnosis and Treatment for Elderly with Thyroid Diseases in China" (herinafter as the "Consensus" ) was published on the Chinese Journal of Geriatrics and the Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, simultaneously. This is the first consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases for the elderly in China, which is drafted by endocrinologists and geriatricians jointly. The Consensus consists of five parts, with a total of 40 recommendations. Based on the epidemiological data of China, as well as relevant literature and evidence from domestic and abroad studies, the Consensus focuses on comprehensive evaluation and screening of elderly patients with thyroid diseases; clinical characteristics and complications of senile hyperthyroidism and points for attention in treatment; complications of subclinical hypothyroidism in the elderly and individualized treatment options and goals; clinical characteristics and stratified management of differentiated thyroid carcinoma in the elderly. The Consensus is of great significance to improve the clinical diagnosis and treatment of senile thyroid diseases in China and to promote healthy aging.
