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Papillary Carcinoma

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What is the main characteristic of papillary thyroid carcinoma?

It is a type of lymphoma
It is the most aggressive type of thyroid cancer
It shows evidence of follicular cell differentiation and distinctive nuclear features (correct)
It originates from the parathyroid gland

Which type of thyroid cancer is the most common?

Medullary thyroid cancer
Papillary thyroid cancer (correct)
Anaplastic thyroid cancer
Follicular thyroid cancer

Which diagnostic test is used to determine the size of the tumor in papillary thyroid cancer?

Blood tests
Ultrasound of the thyroid gland and neck region
Laryngoscopy
CT scan of the neck or MRI (correct)

What are the risk factors for papillary thyroid cancer?

Radiation exposure and family history of thyroid cancer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall prognosis for papillary thyroid cancer?

Excellent prognosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a sign of advanced papillary thyroid cancer?

Hoarseness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of neck lymph nodes that are concerning for cancer?

Firm and non-growing (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of papillary thyroid cancer?

Difficulty swallowing (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should patients seek medical evaluation for papillary thyroid cancer?

When they have a rapidly growing nodule (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common presentation of papillary thyroid cancer?

Asymptomatic (D) Signup and view all the answers