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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?
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?
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.
Test your knowledge on Papillary Thyroid Cancer with this quiz! Learn about the common features of this type of thyroid cancer, as well as the age and gender groups it affects the most. Discover more about the risk factors and causes of PTC, and how it can be diagnosed and treated.
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