What does new-onset hoarseness of voice in a patient with suspected thyroid cancer most likely suggest?
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Correct answer: Involvement of the recurrent laryngeal nerve
Hoarseness in thyroid cancer suggests possible invasion of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, a sign of more advanced disease requiring prompt evaluation.
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