Condition
Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid is the most common cancer of the thyroid gland.
- Other types of Thyroid cancer include: anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid, follicular carcinoma of the thyroid, medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, and lymphoma of the thyroid.
Alternative names
Thyroid cancer - papillary carcinoma
Definition
Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid is the most common cancer of the thyroid gland. Other types of Thyroid cancer include: anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid, follicular carcinoma of the thyroid, medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, and lymphoma of the thyroid.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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