MEDULLARY-THYROID CANCER

被引:50
作者
MOLEY, JF
机构
[1] WASHINGTON UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT SURG,DIV ENDOCRINE ONCOL,DIV HUMAN MOLEC GENET,ST LOUIS,MO 63110
[2] ST LOUIS VET ADM HOSP,ST LOUIS,MO
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10.1016/S0039-6109(16)46630-2
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R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
Medullary thyroid cancer is a tumor of the thyroid C cells that occurs in sporadic and hereditary clinical settings. Genetic testing of at-risk individuals is available and has been applied to patient management. Plasma calcitonin levels are a very sensitive marker for the presence of disease. Surgery offers the best hope for cure and also is an effective modality for managing metastatic and recurrent disease.
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页码:405 / 420
页数:16
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