A patient with multinodular goitre suddenly developed pain and difficulty in breathing. Which of the following types of thyroid carcinoma is most likely to cause this complication ?
Correct Answer: Follicular carcinoma
Description: A painful nodule, sudden appearance, or rapid enlargement of a nodule raises suspicion of carcinoma (usually follicular) but is usually due to haemorrhage into a simple nodule Dominant or rapidly growing nodules in long-standing goitres should always be subjected to aspiration cytology. Source Bailey and Love 26th edition Pg : 748
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