Papillary thyroid cancer history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
The most common symptoms of papillary thyroid cancer include swelling in the neck, pain in the front of the neck, and hoarseness of voice.
History and Symptoms
- Initial symptoms of papillary thyroid cancer may include:[1]
- Mass in the thyroid gland
- Enlarged cervical node(s)
- Hoarseness
- Pain in the thyroid gland
- Cough
References
- ↑ McCONAHEY, WILLIAM M.; Hay, Ian D.; Woolner, Lewis B.; van HEERDEN, JON A.; Taylor, William F. (1986). “Papillary Thyroid Cancer Treated at the Mayo Clinic, 1946 Through 1970: Initial Manifestations, Pathologic Findings, Therapy, and Outcome”. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 61 (12): 978–996. doi:10.1016/S0025-6196(12)62641-X. ISSN 0025-6196.
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