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Which is the most common route of spread for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid?

Lymphatic (correct)
Direct invasion into adjacent structures
Endocrine system
Blood

What is considered a risk factor for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid?

Iodine deficiency
Hypothyroidism
Thyroglossal cyst (correct)
High dose radiation exposure during childhood

What is the most common site of metastasis for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid?

Brain
Bone
Lungs (correct)
Liver

What is the recommended treatment for papillary carcinoma of the thyroid?

Total thyroidectomy + removal of enlarged central group of lymph nodes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic feature can be seen in papillary projections of papillary carcinoma of the thyroid?

Optically clear nuclei (Orphan Annie eye nuclei) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which mutation is associated with follicular carcinoma thyroid?

PAX-8/PPAR-1 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common route of spread for follicular carcinoma thyroid?

Hematogenous (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic feature is seen in the secondaries of follicular carcinoma thyroid?

Osteolytic and hyper vascular (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic criterion for identifying follicular carcinoma thyroid on biopsy?

Vascular invasion and capsular invasion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended surgical treatment for follicular carcinoma thyroid?

Total thyroidectomy (C) Signup and view all the answers