23rd May 2025

A 67-year-old female presented with a rapidly growing painless solitary thyroid nodule which is firm and fixed in character.

A 67-year-old female presented with a rapidly growing painless solitary thyroid nodule which is firm and fixed in character. She complains of worsening change in voice and weight loss in the past few months. Examination shows cervical lymph nodes. Biopsy of the nodule showed increased undifferentiated cells. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.