Thyroid cancer Flashcards

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what are the features of papillary thyroid cancer?

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70%
Often young females 
Metastasis to cervical lymph nodes 
Thyroglobulin can be used as a tumour marker 
excellent prognosis
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what are the features of follicular thyroid cancer?

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20%
Present as a solitary thyroid nodule 
Middle aged women >50 
Metastasis to lung and bones 
Good prognosis
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what are the features of medullary thyroid cancer?

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5%
part of MEN-2
Calcitonin acts as tumour marker

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what are the features of anaplastic thyroid cancer?

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1%
Common in elderly females 
Not responsive to treatment
Local invasion is common 
Poor prognosis
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what are the features of lymphoma thyroid cancer?

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Rare

Associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

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presenting symptoms of thyroid cancer?

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  • Slow-growing neck lump
  • Discomfort swallowing
  • Hoarse voice
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signs of thyroid cancer?

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• Cervical lymphadenopathy

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what bloods should be done for thyroid cancer?

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o	TFTs 
o	Bone profile  
o	Tumour Markers 
•	Thyroglobulin - papillary and follicular  
•	Calcitonin - medullary
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gold standard for thyroid cancer?

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• Fine-Needle Aspiration

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