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==Common Risk Factors== | ==Common Risk Factors== | ||
* Family history of medullary thyroid cancer | * Family history of medullary thyroid cancer | ||
* Family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia | * Family history of [[multiple endocrine neoplasia]] | ||
* A prior history of pheochromocytoma, mucosal neuroma, or hyperparathyroidism | * A prior history of [[pheochromocytoma]], mucosal neuroma, or [[hyperparathyroidism]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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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
Common risk factors in the development of medullary thyroid cancer are family history of medullary thyroid cancer and family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia.
Common Risk Factors
- Family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- Family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia
- A prior history of pheochromocytoma, mucosal neuroma, or hyperparathyroidism