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ea0049ep1446 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017

Medullary thyroid carcinoma – diagnosis and outcome of patients treated in a tertiary center

Prokop Joanna , Palha Ana , Sabino Teresa , Neves Carolina , Cortez Luisa , Silva-Nunes Jose , Santos Cristina , Matos Lurdes , Candeias Natercia , Afonso Antonio , Fonseca Fernando , Agapito Ana

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare tumor of C cell origin, that may be sporadic or familial. Diagnosis is often delayed and its course variable.Objectives: Evaluation of clinical characteristics and outcome of patients diagnosed with MTC.Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical records of patients with MTC between 2005 and 2016. We considered undetectable serum calcitonin as criteria of cure.Resul...