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Thyroid cancer Flashcards

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risk factors

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previous irradiation
thyroiditis
fhx

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types of thyroid cancer. which si most common?

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papillary (70%)
follicular (20%)
others cba to learn

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presentation

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THYROID NODULES
nodules are painless
cervical lymphadenopathy
mets (remember bryroid to bone)

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why may there be a hoarse voice

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recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement

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rx

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total thyroidectomy +/- radioiodine ablation/radiotherapy

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