Thyroid Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of Thyroid carcinoma
A
Papillary (MC)
Follicular
Anaplastic (Worst)
2
Q
Which thyroid carcinoma has the worst prognosis
A
Anaplastic
3
Q
Why does anapaestic Thyroid carcinoma have the worst prognosis
A
Metastasises the most
- Lung
- Bone
- Liver
- Brain
4
Q
What are the presentations of thyroid carcinoma
A
Thyroid nodules (hard and irregular) Compression such as Laryngeal nerve palsy = Hoarse voice
5
Q
How can Thyroid carcinoma e diagnosed
A
Fine needle aspiration
TFT
Ultrasound
6
Q
How is papillary and follicular carcinoma treated
A
Thyroidectomy/ Radioiodine
7
Q
How is anapaestic carcinoma treated
A
Pallative care
