Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
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Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer. It usually grows slowly and is often discovered as a nodule or lump in the neck during an examination or study.
How it can be noticed: a swelling in the front of the neck, swollen lymph nodes, or, frequently, no obvious symptoms at the start.
Associated factors: a history of radiation exposure to the neck and certain hereditary factors, among others.
Which specialists are involved? The endocrinologist studies thyroid function, while the oncologist and the general surgeon take part depending on the case of papillary thyroid carcinoma. If you detect a nodule or changes in the neck, the advisable thing is to have a professional evaluate it.
Data on 276 doctors who treat papillary thyroid carcinoma
Which specialist treats papillary thyroid carcinoma?
Papillary thyroid carcinoma is primarily treated by a general surgeon, who may perform thyroid surgery, together with an endocrinologist for hormone management and an oncologist for cancer follow-up. You can book with any of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in papillary thyroid carcinoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Frequently asked questions
What is papillary thyroid carcinoma?
Papillary thyroid carcinoma is the most common type of thyroid cancer. It usually grows slowly and is often discovered as a nodule or lump in the neck during an examination or study.
Which doctor treats papillary thyroid carcinoma?
Papillary thyroid carcinoma is primarily treated by a general surgeon, who may perform thyroid surgery, together with an endocrinologist for hormone management and an oncologist for cancer follow-up. You can book with any of these specialists.