Abstract:T hyroid nodules are one of the most common endocrine pathologies in adult populations and can be diagnosed by physical examination (4%-8%), ultrasonographic examination (10%-41%), and autopsy (50%).[1] Though the majority of these nodules are benign, thyroid carcinoma is detected in approximately 5% of the cases. [2,3] Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most frequent histological subtype of thyroid cancer, and the incidence of PTC increases over the years.[4] It usually has an indolent course, rarely showi… Show more
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