follicular carcinoma of thyroid gland

follicular carcinoma of thyroid gland
follicular thyroid carcinoma a type of thyroid gland carcinoma with many follicles, although it may have areas without follicles; it is more common in women and is more malignant than papillary carcinoma of thyroid gland.

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