Primary high-grade calcitonin-negative neuroendocrine carcinoma of the thyroid: a very rare cancer
Most medullary thyroid carcinomas (MTCs) are low grade and produce calcitonin. There are some calcitonin-negative MTCs that produce only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Rarely, MTCs are negative for calcitonin and CGRP peptides, but contain their corresponding mRNAs. Primary thyroid neuroend...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2018-04-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://www.edmcasereports.com/articles/endocrinology-diabetes-and-metabolism-case-reports/10.1530/EDM-18-0036 |