Papillary thyroid carcinoma
Papillary thyroid carcinoma
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (pronunciation: puh-pil-uh-ree thy-roid kar-si-noh-muh) is a type of cancer that develops in the thyroid gland. It is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for about 80 percent of all thyroid cancer cases.
Etymology
The term "papillary" derives from the Latin papilla, meaning "nipple", due to the nipple-like projections seen under a microscope in this type of cancer. "Thyroid" refers to the thyroid gland where the cancer originates, and "carcinoma" is a term for a type of cancer that starts in the cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
Symptoms
Symptoms of papillary thyroid carcinoma may include a lump in the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma typically involves a physical examination, blood tests, imaging tests, and a biopsy of the thyroid.
Treatment
Treatment for papillary thyroid carcinoma usually involves surgery to remove the thyroid (thyroidectomy), followed by radioactive iodine therapy. Other treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted drug therapy.
Prognosis
The prognosis for papillary thyroid carcinoma is generally good, with a high survival rate, especially for patients diagnosed at an early stage.
Related terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Papillary thyroid carcinoma
- Wikipedia's article - Papillary thyroid carcinoma
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