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Does Presence Of Papillary Micro Carcinoma In Thyroid Indicate Cancer?
I just had a right thyroid lobectomy. I had to have surgery because all tests were inconclusive for a 1cm nodule I had. Final pathology confirmed the nodule was benign, but they found a small spot of incidental papillary microcarcinoma in the lobe they removed. They are treating this like it is nothing. Do I say that I had/have cancer or not when people ask. I am so confused!
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
hi.
yes, a papillary microcarcinoma is a cancer. but since it is a microcarcinoma, a right thyroid lobectomy surgery is sufficient to remove it. it is recommended that you follow-up with your surgeon and have surveillance testing accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
yes, a papillary microcarcinoma is a cancer. but since it is a microcarcinoma, a right thyroid lobectomy surgery is sufficient to remove it. it is recommended that you follow-up with your surgeon and have surveillance testing accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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