Routine Measurement of Serum Calcitonin is Useful for Early Detection of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma in Patients with Nodular Thyroid Diseases

Abstract

These results suggested that routine measurement of serum calcitonin is useful in the early detection of MTC among patients with nodular thyroid diseases. Pentagastrin stimulation test may also be a reliable way for evaluating thyroid nodular patients with mild or moderate elevation of serum calcitonin concentrations. However, FNAC was not sensitive in detecting MTC. We recommend routine measurement of serum calcitonin concentration in patients with nodular thyroid diseases.

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CalcitoninMedicinePentagastrinThyroidInternal medicineEndocrinologyThyroid carcinomaReference rangeGastroenterologyStomach

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Year: 2001
Type: article
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
Pages: 73-80
Citations: 169
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                                    Jong Ryeal Hahm, 
                                
                                    Myung‐Shik Lee, 
                                
                                    Yong‐Ki Min
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2001). 
                            Routine Measurement of Serum Calcitonin is Useful for Early Detection of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma in Patients with Nodular Thyroid Diseases. 
                            Thyroid
                            , 11
                            (1)
                            , 73-80.
                            https://doi.org/10.1089/10507250150500694
                        

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DOI: 10.1089/10507250150500694