Overview
Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common thyroid cancer, with excellent prognosis.
Symptoms
- •Neck lump
- •Hoarseness
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Lymph node swelling
Stages
Stage IStage IIStage IIIStage IV
Diagnosis
- ✓Ultrasound
- ✓Fine needle biopsy
- ✓Thyroglobulin
- ✓BRAF testing
Treatments
- →Thyroidectomy
- →Radioactive iodine (I-131)
- →TSH suppression
Risk Factors
⚠️Radiation exposure
⚠️Family history
⚠️Female gender
Key Facts
- ℹ️70-80% of thyroid cancers
- ℹ️10-yr survival >95%
ICD-10: C73 | Prevalence: çok yaygın
Last updated: 11/9/2025