Medullary thyroid cancer
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Thyroid-medullary carcinoma; MTC; Medullary thyroid carcinoma; Solid carcinoma; Solid carcinoma with amyloid stroma; C-cell carcinoma; Compact cell carcinoma; Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the thyroid
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Medullary thyroid cancer from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | Other Diagnostic Studies | Biopsy
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies