medullary thyroid carcinoma

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:associated_with MEN 2 syndrome
thyroid nodules
C-cell hyperplasia
gptkbp:can_metastasize_to liver
lungs
lymph nodes
gptkbp:caused_by calcitonin secretion
gptkbp:clinical_trial ongoing research
gptkbp:events imaging studies
serum calcitonin monitoring
gptkbp:first_described_by 1970s
gptkbp:gender more common in women
gptkbp:genetic_diversity multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
RET proto-oncogene
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label medullary thyroid carcinoma
gptkbp:is_popular_in rare
gptkbp:is_tested_for calcitonin
carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
gptkbp:location thyroid gland
gptkbp:occurs_in 0.5% of all thyroid cancers
gptkbp:risk_factor age
radiation exposure
family history
genetic mutations
gender
gptkbp:social_responsibility imaging techniques
fine needle aspiration biopsy
serum calcitonin levels
endocrine evaluation
variable based on stage
gptkbp:specialties lymph node dissection
thyroidectomy
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
nausea
weight loss
abdominal pain
vomiting
diarrhea
difficulty swallowing
hoarseness
flushing
neck mass
gptkbp:tour gptkb:TNM_system
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:hospital
gptkb:vaccine
palliative care
rehabilitation services
clinical trials
nutritional support
supportive care
radiation therapy
chemotherapy
psychosocial support
targeted therapy
pain management
biological therapy
radiopharmaceuticals
clinical management
hormonal therapy
systemic therapy
endocrine therapy
local therapy
gptkbp:type gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tirzepatide
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4