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Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Presenting as Multinodular Goiter With Possible Metastasis: A Case Study
Aron Yunatanov1, Tzipora Levitt1, Tiffany K Tran1
1Medicine, New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, USA.
Cureus
|December 26, 2025
Summary
Multinodular goiter incidentally discovered can lead to papillary thyroid carcinoma. Aggressive tumor types require vigilant monitoring for potential metastasis and complications.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Multinodular goiter (MNG) is often incidentally discovered.
- Incidental MNG can lead to papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) diagnosis.
- High-risk patients require close monitoring for metastasis.
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