Lymphatic metastasis of papillary thyroid cancer often manifests as neck lump, hoarseness, dysphagia, dyspnea, skin ulceration and other symptoms.
1. Lump in neck: the most important symptom of lymphatic metastasis of papillary thyroid cancer is that a lump can be touched or even seen in the neck, which can be movable or fixed, with hard texture, and sometimes it will be enlarged progressively.
2. Hoarseness: if the mass violates the superior laryngeal nerve, there will be choking and coughing in drinking water and hoarseness.
3. Difficulty in swallowing: If the mass compresses the esophagus, there will be difficulty in swallowing.
4. Dyspnea: If the mass presses on the trachea, dyspnea may occur.
5. Skin ulceration: If the localized mass violates the skin, ulceration may occur, resulting in bleeding and infection.
If the above symptoms occur, you should consult a doctor promptly.