Thyroid neoplastic disease: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
Which of the following is the most common type of thyroid cancer?
A. Anaplastic
B. Follicular
C. Medullary
D. Papillary
E. Adenocarcinoma
Answer and topic summary
The answer is D. Papillary
Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that comes from thyroid follicular cells or parafollicular cells. There are different types: papillary (MC), follicular, anaplastic, and medullary. Risk factors include child radiation to the head/neck and family history. Clinical features include palpable mass, a feeling of pressure in the neck, choking sensation, hoarseness, airway obstruction, or enlarged lymph nodes. Initial work-up includes thyroid function tests and thyroid ultrasound. Most of the time the management is total thyroidectomy.
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