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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The hallmark of medullary thyroid cancer is 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 [[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== | ||
* A family history of medullary thyroid cancer | * A family history of medullary thyroid cancer | ||
* 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== | ||
* Diarrhea | * [[Diarrhea]] | ||
* Itching | * [[Itching]] | ||
* Flushing | * [[Flushing]] | ||
* Lump in the neck | * Lump in the neck | ||
==Less Common Symptoms== | ==Less Common Symptoms== | ||
* Dysphagia | * [[Dysphagia]] | ||
* Hoarseness of voice | * [[Hoarseness of voice]] | ||
* Cough | * [[Cough]] | ||
* Cough with blood | * [[Hemoptysis|Cough with blood]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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 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
- A family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- A family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Previous history of pheochromocytoma, mucosal neuroma, or hyperparathyroidism