Medullary Carcinoma (MTC)
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A disease of the C cells (parafollicular cells)
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MTC- 80% sporadic , the rest are familial
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More aggressive than papillary or follicular ca. Less aggressive than undifferentiated thyroid cancer
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Extends locally, invade lymphatics & blood vessels
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Calcitonin & Carcinoembryonic Antigen - markers for DX and F/U
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TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY
The CEA blood levels are often increased in colorectal cancer and may be increased in other cancers including: follow up/Prognosis
- breast
- lung
- pancreatic
- stomach
- liver
- ovarian