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Medullary carcinoma of thyroid    See images

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Alternative names:

Thyroid - medullary carcinoma; Cancer - thyroid (medullary carcinoma)

Symptoms

Signs and Tests

A physical examination reveals enlarged cervical lymph nodes. An examination of the thyroid reveals single or multiple nodules. A thyroid biopsy shows medullary carcinoma of thyroid cells. An ultrasound of the thyroid reveals a nodule. A thyroid scan shows a cold nodule. The calcitonin level is elevated.

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