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Papillary thyroid carcinoma

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise papillary thyroid carcinoma — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • Most common thyroid cancer - accounts for ~70% of all thyroid cancers
  • Arises from follicular cells; typically presents in women aged 35-40
  • Excellent prognosis - 10-year survival >90%; best prognosis of thyroid cancers

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