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==Overview==
==Overview==
The hallmark of medullary thyroid cancer is a [[lump]] in the neck. A positive family history of medullary thyroid cancer or [[multiple endocrine neoplasia]] is suggestive of medullary thyroid cancer. The most common symptoms of medullary thyroid cancer include [[diarrhea]], [[flushing]], and [[dysphagia]].
The hallmark of medullary thyroid cancer is a [[lump]] in the neck. A positive family history of medullary thyroid cancer or [[multiple endocrine neoplasia]] is suggestive of medullary thyroid cancer. The most common [[symptoms]] of medullary thyroid cancer include [[diarrhea]], [[flushing]], and [[dysphagia]].
==History==
==History==
* Patients with medullary thyroid cancer may have a positive history of:<ref>Thyroid Cancer  Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/hp/thyroid-treatment-pdq#link/stoc_h2_2- Accessed on October, 29 2015</ref>
*[[Patients]] with medullary thyroid cancer may have a positive history of:<ref>Thyroid Cancer  Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/hp/thyroid-treatment-pdq#link/stoc_h2_2- Accessed on October, 29 2015</ref>
** A family history of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia]]
** A family history of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia]]
** Previous history of [[pheochromocytoma]], mucosal neuroma, or [[hyperparathyroidism]]
** Previous history of [[pheochromocytoma]], mucosal neuroma, or [[hyperparathyroidism]]
==Common Symptoms==
==Common Symptoms==
* Common symptoms of medullary thyroid cancer include:<ref name="pmid6503683">{{cite journal |vauthors=Saad MF, Ordonez NG, Rashid RK, Guido JJ, Hill CS, Hickey RC, Samaan NA |title=Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid. A study of the clinical features and prognostic factors in 161 patients |journal=Medicine (Baltimore) |volume=63 |issue=6 |pages=319–42 |date=November 1984 |pmid=6503683 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* Common [[symptoms]] of medullary thyroid cancer include:<ref name="pmid6503683">{{cite journal |vauthors=Saad MF, Ordonez NG, Rashid RK, Guido JJ, Hill CS, Hickey RC, Samaan NA |title=Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid. A study of the clinical features and prognostic factors in 161 patients |journal=Medicine (Baltimore) |volume=63 |issue=6 |pages=319–42 |date=November 1984 |pmid=6503683 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
** Lump in the neck (metastatic lymphadenopathy)
** Lump in the [[neck]] (metastatic [[lymphadenopathy]])
** Thyroid nodules
**[[Thyroid nodules]]
 
==Less Common Symptoms==
==Less Common Symptoms==
* Less common symptoms of medullary thyroid cancer include:<ref name="pmid6503683">{{cite journal |vauthors=Saad MF, Ordonez NG, Rashid RK, Guido JJ, Hill CS, Hickey RC, Samaan NA |title=Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid. A study of the clinical features and prognostic factors in 161 patients |journal=Medicine (Baltimore) |volume=63 |issue=6 |pages=319–42 |date=November 1984 |pmid=6503683 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* Less common [[symptoms]] of medullary thyroid cancer include:<ref name="pmid6503683">{{cite journal |vauthors=Saad MF, Ordonez NG, Rashid RK, Guido JJ, Hill CS, Hickey RC, Samaan NA |title=Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid. A study of the clinical features and prognostic factors in 161 patients |journal=Medicine (Baltimore) |volume=63 |issue=6 |pages=319–42 |date=November 1984 |pmid=6503683 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
** [[Dysphagia|Difficulty swallowing]]
**[[Dysphagia|Difficulty swallowing]]
** [[dysphonia|Hoarseness of voice]]
** [[dysphonia|Hoarseness of voice]]
** [[Cough]]
** [[Cough]]

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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]

Overview

The hallmark of medullary thyroid cancer is a lump in the neck. A positive family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia is suggestive of medullary thyroid cancer. The most common symptoms of medullary thyroid cancer include diarrhea, flushing, and dysphagia.

History

Common Symptoms

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References

  1. Thyroid Cancer Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/hp/thyroid-treatment-pdq#link/stoc_h2_2- Accessed on October, 29 2015
  2. 2.0 2.1 Saad MF, Ordonez NG, Rashid RK, Guido JJ, Hill CS, Hickey RC, Samaan NA (November 1984). "Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid. A study of the clinical features and prognostic factors in 161 patients". Medicine (Baltimore). 63 (6): 319–42. PMID 6503683.

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