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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]].<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> | 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]].<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> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
* A family history of medullary thyroid cancer | * A family history of 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]
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.[1]
History
- A family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- A family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia
- Previous history of pheochromocytoma, mucosal neuroma, or hyperparathyroidism
Common Symptoms
Less Common Symptoms
References
- ↑ Thyroid Cancer Cancer.gov (2015). http://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid/hp/thyroid-treatment-pdq#link/stoc_h2_2- Accessed on October, 29 2015