Papillary thyroid cancer

A differentiated adenocarcinoma arising from the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. Radiation exposure is a risk factor and it is the most common malignant thyroid lesion, comprising 75% to 80% of all thyroid cancers in iodine sufficient countries. Diagnostic procedures include thyroid ultrasound and fine needle biopsy. Microscopically, the diagnosis is based on the distinct characteristics of the malignant cells, which include enlargement, oval shape, elongation, and overlapping of the nuclei. The nuclei also display clearing or have a ground glass appearance.

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Which variable is independently associated with the likelihood of tumor growth in patients undergoing active surveillance of low-risk papillary thyroid cancer (PTC)? A) Younger age at diagnosis B) Risk category at presentation C) Both an...See More

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Explanation :- Both answers are correct. Serial measurement of tumor volumes may facilitate early identification of tumors that will continue to grow and thereby inform the timing of surveillance imaging and therapeutic interventions. So...


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