Thyroid Cancer Flashcards

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Pathology: What are the 4 histological types of thyroid cancer?

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4 types:

  • Papillary (metastasis via lymph nodes)
  • Follicular (metastasis via bloodstream/ hematogenous)
  • Anaplastic (aggressive tumour, local spread)
  • Medullary (familial association 10%, arise from parafollicular C cells)
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