Catalog
Medullary carcinoma of thyroid gland
Link to WHO Definition
Medullary carcinoma of thyroid gland – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/578519098
A neuroendocrine carcinoma arising from the C-cells of the thyroid gland. It is closely associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes. Approximately 10% to 20% of medullary thyroid carcinomas are familial. Patients usually present with a thyroid nodule that is painless and firm. In the majority of cases nodal involvement is present at diagnosis.