This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Thyroid Tumor, Subject name: Pathology
Most common type of thyroid cancer is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Papillary carcinoma, B. Follicular carcinoma, C. Anaplastic carcinoma, D. Medullary carcinoma
A: Papillary carcinoma
Answer: A: Papillary carcinoma 
Explanation: Thyroid carcinomas in order of prevalence: Papillary carcinoma (> 85% cases)- most common type of thyroid cancer. Follicular carcinoma (5%-15% cases) Medullary carcinoma (5% cases) Anaplastic carcinoma (<5% cases)