This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology and breast, Subject name: Anatomy
The most common histologic type of thyroid cancer is 
Select and explain. 
A. Medullary type, B. Follicular type, C. Papillary type, D. Anaplastic type
C: Papillary type
Answer: C: Papillary type 
Explanation: Papillary carcinoma accounts for 80% of all thyroid malignancies in iodine-sufficient areas and is the predominant thyroid cancer in children and individuals exposed to external radiation." The incidence of primary malignant tumours of the thyroid gland Also, remember - Thyroid carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system Ref : Schwaz 9/e p1361