Follicular thyroid carcinoma is a type of thyroid cancer that begins in the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. It is the second most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for about 10-15% of all thyroid cancers. Symptoms of follicular thyroid carcinoma may include a lump in the neck, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and pain in the neck or throat. Treatment for follicular thyroid carcinoma may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

The most common symptom of follicular thyroid carcinoma is a lump or swelling in the neck. Other symptoms may include:

- Hoarseness or other changes in the voice

- Difficulty swallowing

- Pain in the neck or throat

- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck

- Unexplained weight loss

- Coughing

- Fatigue

- Fever

- Anemia

- Abnormal bleeding

- Bone pain

- Difficulty breathing

The exact cause of follicular thyroid carcinoma is unknown. However, certain risk factors have been identified, including radiation exposure, a family history of thyroid cancer, and certain genetic mutations.

The treatment for follicular thyroid carcinoma depends on the stage of the cancer and the patient's overall health. Treatment options may include surgery, radioactive iodine therapy, external beam radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Surgery is the most common treatment for follicular thyroid carcinoma and may involve removing the entire thyroid gland (total thyroidectomy) or just the affected lobe (lobectomy). Radioactive iodine therapy is used to destroy any remaining cancer cells after surgery. External beam radiation therapy may be used to treat larger tumors or tumors that have spread to other parts of the body. Chemotherapy may be used in advanced cases of follicular thyroid carcinoma.

1. Exposure to radiation: Exposure to radiation, such as radiation therapy for other cancers, is a risk factor for follicular thyroid carcinoma.

2. Family history: Having a family history of thyroid cancer or other endocrine cancers increases the risk of follicular thyroid carcinoma.

3. Age: Follicular thyroid carcinoma is more common in people over the age of 40.

4. Gender: Women are more likely to develop follicular thyroid carcinoma than men.

5. Certain genetic syndromes: People with certain genetic syndromes, such as familial adenomatous polyposis, are at an increased risk of developing follicular thyroid carcinoma.

Yes, there are treatments available for follicular thyroid carcinoma. Depending on the stage of the cancer, treatment may include surgery, radioactive iodine, external beam radiation, and/or chemotherapy. Medications such as levothyroxine and liothyronine may also be prescribed to help manage hormone levels.