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  1. What is Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma?

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    Dr. Himanshu J. Vats

    Dr. Himanshu J. Vats community pageDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of expPapillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for about 80-85% of al...Read more
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    Thyroid cancer is fairly common, and papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type. It accounts for 80% to 85% of all thyroid cancer cases. Is papillary thyroid cancer serious?
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    Yes, it is possible to stop growth of Papillary Thyroid Cancer, if distant metastasis hasn’t occurred yet. Treatment modalities available to cure Papillary Thyroid Cancer include thyroidectomy (thyroid gland removal), lobectomy (thyroid lobe removal) and radioactive ablation therapy. Post-thyroidectomy, patients need to take thyroid hormone pills (levothyroxine) daily. Close monitoring of such patients is advised both per and post operatively.
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    Scientists still don’t know the exact cause of papillary thyroid cancer, but they have identified risk factors that increase your risk of developing PTC, including radiation exposure and certain genetic conditions. The rates of papillary thyroid cancer are higher in people who have a history of exposure to significant ionizing radiation.
    If you have a rare subtype of PTC, which are typically more aggressive, including the tall cell variant, diffuse sclerosis variant or solid variant. Can you survive papillary thyroid cancer? The survival rate for papillary thyroid cancer is excellent. More than 90% of adults with PTC survive at least 10 to 20 years after treatment.
  3. Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC): Symptoms & Treatment

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  6. Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Overview and Treatment
    Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, affecting the cells that make a protein called thyroglobulin.
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    A cancer that develops in the cells of thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located just below adam's apple in the neck. It causes difficulty swallowing hoarseness, lump on the neck, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    May be dangerous or life threatening
    How common is condition?
    Rare (Fewer than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
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    Common for ages 35-50
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    More common in females
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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  10. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    WEBJan 1, 2023 · Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is an epithelial malignancy showing evidence of follicular cell differentiation and a set of distinctive nuclear features. It is the most frequent thyroid neoplasm and …

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    WEBApr 11, 2024 · Learn about the types, risk factors, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of thyroid cancer, including papillary thyroid cancer. Find out the latest updates, prognostic factors, and references for this …

  13. Papillary thyroid cancer - Wikipedia

    WEBPapillary thyroid cancer (papillary thyroid carcinoma, PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, representing 75 percent to 85 percent of all thyroid cancer cases. It occurs more frequently in women and presents …

  14. Thyroid Cancer—Patient Version - NCI - National …

    WEBLearn about the four main types of thyroid cancer, including papillary, the most common type, and how they differ in aggressiveness. Find information on treatment, screening, research, and coping with thyroid …