What is papillary thyroid carcinoma?

Also known as: papillary thyroid cancer, PTC

Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common form of thyroid cancer and makes up around 80% of total thyroid cancer cases. It forms in the cells of the thyroid gland, a small organ located at the front of the neck.

Reviewed by: Maggie Fader, MD

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