Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common form of thyroid malignancy and typically presents as a painless, progressively enlarging neck mass. This case study describes a 25-year-old male presenting with a palpable left-sided neck mass, unexplained weight loss, and shallow breathing during sleep. Diagnostic evaluation with ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) revealed bilateral thyroid nodules and extensive cervical lymphadenopathy. The findings were deemed highly suspicious for malignancy. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of PTC. The patient subsequently underwent total thyroidectomy with bilateral neck dissection. The overall prognosis is favorable, as PTC is amenable to treatment and carries a high survival rate. This case emphasizes the value of ultrasound in detecting, characterizing, and guiding biopsy of suspicious thyroid nodules and lymph nodes. Early imaging and prompt diagnostic evaluation are critical for facilitating timely intervention and optimizing patient outcomes.

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