You are answering a USMLE-style medical question. Question: A 48-year-old female presents for a follow-up appointment to discuss her ultrasound results. She presented with a lump in her neck 2 weeks ago. On examination, a thyroid nodule was present; the nodule was fixed, immobile, and non-tender. Ultrasound showed a hypoechoic nodule with a size of 2 cm. Histological examination of a fine needle biopsy was performed and cytological examination reported a likely suspicion of neoplasia. CT scan is performed to check for any lesions in the bones and/or lungs, common metastatic sites in this condition. Treatment with radioiodine therapy is planned after near-total thyroidectomy. Considering this tumor, which of the following is the most likely initial metastatic site in this patient? Options: A) Trachea B) Cervical lymph nodes C) Inferior thyroid arteries D) Thyrohyoid muscle Reply with ONLY the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C, or D). No explanation.