Medullary thyroid cancer risk factors

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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

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