Cervical lymph node involvement by medullary carcinoma of unknown origin; a rare presentation
International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2010; 8 (1): 51-54
in English
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ABSTRACT
Medullary thyroid carcinoma [MTC], comprising 5-10% of all cancers, is a rare malignancy which frequently spreads to cervical lymph nodes. Occurring in both the sporadic and familial forms, the latter accounts for 20-25% of cases, while the former is considered the most frequent type. We report a case of metastatic MTC presented with cervical lymphadenopathy in a patient without evidences of MTC in thyroid gland
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Lymph Nodes
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Lymphatic Diseases
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Neck
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. J. Endocrinol. Metab.
Year:
2010
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