Ear, nose & throat · UKMLA & AKT
Papillary thyroid carcinoma
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
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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