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What is the most common type of thyroid cancer and what percentage of all thyroid cancer cases does it represent?
What is the most common type of thyroid cancer and what percentage of all thyroid cancer cases does it represent?
Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, representing 75 percent to 85 percent of all thyroid cancer cases.
What age group does papillary thyroid cancer usually present in and which gender is it more frequently found in?
What age group does papillary thyroid cancer usually present in and which gender is it more frequently found in?
Papillary thyroid cancer usually presents in the 20–55 year age group and occurs more frequently in women.
What diagnostic methods are used to investigate a thyroid nodule suspected to be papillary thyroid carcinoma?
What diagnostic methods are used to investigate a thyroid nodule suspected to be papillary thyroid carcinoma?
Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA) is widely used to investigate a thyroid nodule suspected to be papillary thyroid carcinoma. Other investigation methods include ultrasound imaging and nuclear scan.
