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Carcinoma Cancer
Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid is the most common cancer of the thyroid gland.
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Alternative Names
Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
About 80% of all thyroid cancers diagnosed in the United States are papillary carcinoma type. It is more common in women than in men. It may occur in childhood, but is most often seen in adults around the age of 45.
The cause of this cancer is unknown. A genetic defect may be involved.
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