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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The hallmark of follicular thyroid cancer is swelling in the neck. | The [[hallmark]] of follicular thyroid cancer is [[Edema|swelling]] in the [[neck]]. Positive history of [[irradiation]] of [[head]] and [[neck]], rapid growth of the [[Nodule (medicine)|nodule]], and [[family history]] of follicular thyroid carcinoma are usually suggestive of follicular thyroid cancer. The most common [[Symptom|symptoms]] of follicular thyroid cancer include [[Edema|swelling]] in the [[neck]], [[neck pain|pain in the front of the neck]], and [[hoarseness|hoarseness of voice]]. | ||
==History== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
* Positive history of irradiation of head and neck | |||
* Family history of follicular carcinoma | === History === | ||
* Positive history of rapid growth of the nodule | |||
* Positive history of increased growth of the tumor while undergoing suppressive therapy with L- | * Positive history of [[irradiation]] of [[head]] and [[neck]] | ||
* Positive history of change in voice and hoarseness of voice | *[[Family history]] of follicular carcinoma | ||
==Common Symptoms== | * Positive history of rapid growth of the [[Nodule (medicine)|nodule]] | ||
Early thyroid cancer does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms: | * Positive history of increased growth of the [[tumor]] while undergoing suppressive [[therapy]] with [[Levothyroxine|L-thyroxine]]<ref> Thyroid Cancer Cancer.gov | ||
(2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/hp/thyroid-treatment-pdq#section/_6- Accessed on October, 29 2015</ref> | |||
* Positive history of change in voice and [[Hoarseness|hoarseness of voice]] | |||
===Common Symptoms=== | |||
* Early thyroid cancer does not have any [[Symptom|symptoms]]. | |||
* As the [[tumor]] grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following [[Symptom|symptoms]]: | |||
:* A [[Nodule (medicine)|nodule]], [[lump]], or [[swelling]] in the [[neck]] | |||
:*[[neck pain|Pain in the front of the neck]] | |||
:*[[Dysphonia|Hoarseness or other voice changes]] | |||
:*[[Dysphagia|Trouble swallowing]] | |||
:*[[Breathing]] problems | |||
:*[[Chronic cough]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
The hallmark of follicular thyroid cancer is swelling in the neck. Positive history of irradiation of head and neck, rapid growth of the nodule, and family history of follicular thyroid carcinoma are usually suggestive of follicular thyroid cancer. The most common symptoms of follicular thyroid cancer include swelling in the neck, pain in the front of the neck, and hoarseness of voice.
History and Symptoms
History
- Positive history of irradiation of head and neck
- Family history of follicular carcinoma
- Positive history of rapid growth of the nodule
- Positive history of increased growth of the tumor while undergoing suppressive therapy with L-thyroxine[1]
- Positive history of change in voice and hoarseness of voice
Common Symptoms
- Early thyroid cancer does not have any symptoms.
- As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:
- A nodule, lump, or swelling in the neck
- Pain in the front of the neck
- Hoarseness or other voice changes
- Trouble swallowing
- Breathing problems
- Chronic cough
References
- ↑ Thyroid Cancer Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/hp/thyroid-treatment-pdq#section/_6- Accessed on October, 29 2015