Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid

Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid • On the left is the external surface of a thyroid gland, massively distorted by carcinoma. • The surface is irregular with many adhesions. • Cut surface on the right is partly red brown (normal) • Large yellow-tan nodules are carcinoma. (Description By:Melinda Sanders, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by: Hartford Hospital )