Q1. Carcinoma thyroid with Lymph Node metastasis?
A.Worse prognosis in elderly
B.Worse prog in younger
C.increased local recurrence in younger
D.increased local recurrence in elderly
Q2. Chance of metastasis to lymph node in Papillary thyroid cancer
a) <10%
b) 10-20
c) 20-40
d) >60
A1) a
Most patients with PTC can expect an excellent prognosis, with the 10-year survival rate greater than 95% for the most favorable stages
Age at diagnosis is the most important prognostic factor in DTC. Diagnosis at an age younger than 40 years is associated
with excellent survival.
(AMES or AGES) LOW RISK HIGH RISK
Age <40 years
Sex Female
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