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Carcinoma of thyroid 20200411_160607 (Diagnosis (Chemotherapy, Referral…
Carcinoma of thyroid
Defination
Originates from parafollicular thyroid cells
Occurs in cells of thyroid
Signs and symptoms
Changes in voice
Difficulty in swallowing
Lump
Pain in neck and throat
Swallon lymph nodes in neck
Pathophysiology
Cells lose ability to die
Accumulating cells form a tumor
Cells grow and multiple rapidly
Abnormal cells invade nearby tissues
Occurs when cells undergo mutation
And spread to body parts
Diagnosis
Chemotherapy
Referral to endocrinologist or thyroidologist
Ultrasound for presence of nodules
Cytology test
Physical examination
Paliative care
Measurement of TSH
Risk factors
Exposure to high levels of radiation
Certain inherited genetic syndrome
Female
Complications
Difficulty in swallowing
Can return
Unable to cough out secretions
Causes
Environmental factors
Genetic factors
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type two
Treatment
Thyroidectomy dissection central neck compartment
External irrigation
Anti-thyroid antibiotics
Diet
Soft diet is preferable
