An elevated serum calcitonin level is a highly sensitive marker for medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) that can be used for screening, differential diagnosis, prognostic assessment, follow-up ...

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in MEN2B syndrome is associated with germline RET mutation. Patients harboring de novo mutations are usually diagnosed at more advanced disease stages. We present a ...

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)—a cancer of the calcitonin-secreting parafollicular C-cells—is the most common cause of death in the hereditary syndrome multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN2A).

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most adults with medullary thyroid microcarcinoma do not experience disease recurrence or cancer-related death.

The molecular heterogeneity of calcitonin is one factor that might affect the results of laboratory tests. Measurements of serum calcitonin concentration can vary widely because different assays ...