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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 papillary thyroid cancer is swelling in the neck. A positive history of irradiation of head and neck, rapid growth of the nodule, and family history of papillary thyroid cancer is suggestive of papillary thyroid cancer. The most common symptoms of papillary thyroid cancer include swelling in the neck, pain in the front of the neck, and hoarseness of voice.
History
- Positive history of radiation exposure as a child to head and neck[1]
- Family history of thyroid cancer
- positive history of benign thyroid disorders
Common Symptoms
- Papillary thyroid cancer are most often asymptomatic.[2]
Less Common Symptoms
- Some patients may develop large mass which may show compressive symptoms such as following:
- Swallowing difficulty
- Shortness of breath
- Hoarseness of voice
References
- ↑ Risk factors for thyroid cancer. Canadian Cancer Society (2015). http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/thyroid/risks/?region=on Accessed on November,4, 2015
- ↑ Papillary thyroid cancer Newyork Thyroid Center(2015). http://columbiasurgery.org/conditions-and-treatments/papillary-thyroid-cancer Accessed on November,4, 2015