medullary thyroid cancer

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pralsetinib
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:pheochromocytoma
hyperparathyroidism
MEN 2 syndrome
RET proto-oncogene mutations
gptkbp:belligerent gptkb:papillary_thyroid_cancer
gptkbp:can_lead_to hypercalcemia
thyroid dysfunction
hypocalcemia
gptkbp:can_metastasize_to liver
lungs
lymph nodes
gptkbp:caused_by calcitonin secretion
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:family gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:first_described_by 1970s
gptkbp:follows lifelong monitoring
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label medullary thyroid cancer
gptkbp:is_characterized_by C-cell hyperplasia
calcitonin-producing tumors
neuroendocrine differentiation
gptkbp:is_considered aggressive form of thyroid cancer
gptkbp:is_effective_against anaplastic thyroid cancer
gptkbp:is_linked_to RET gene mutations
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with other cancers
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Person
adults
men
gptkbp:is_part_of thyroid cancer spectrum
gptkbp:is_popular_in rare
gptkbp:is_used_for fatigue
nausea
weight loss
abdominal pain
diarrhea
flushing
gptkbp:occurs_in other endocrine tumors
0.5% of all thyroid cancers
gptkbp:origin C cells of the thyroid
gptkbp:recognizes genetic testing
imaging tests
gptkbp:requires lymph node dissection
thyroidectomy
gptkbp:risk_factor family history
genetic mutations
gptkbp:screenings high-risk individuals
gptkbp:social_responsibility immunohistochemistry
fine needle aspiration biopsy
serum calcitonin levels
variable based on stage
gptkbp:symptoms difficulty swallowing
hoarseness
neck mass
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:hospital
radiation therapy
chemotherapy
targeted therapy
multidisciplinary approach
hormonal therapy
gptkbp:type_of_care imaging studies
regular monitoring of calcitonin levels