This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Most common type of carcinoma of thyroid 
Select and explain. 
A. Papillary, B. Follicular, C. Medullary, D. Anaplastic
A: Papillary
Answer: A: Papillary 
Explanation: Papillary carcinoma
Papillary carcinoma is the most common thyroid malignancy. 
Nonetheless, when papillary cancer is diagnosed most patients will be  offered  treatment.  The  disease  is  known  for  its  propensity for lymph node metastases. These are more common in younger patients, in whom they do not affect the otherwise excellent survival.
Reference: Bailey & Love’s short practice of surgery , 27th  ed page no 818