A 75-year-old lady is diagnosed of having a thyroid malignancy. Her serum calcium is low. What is the most likely explanation?
Correct Answer: She has medullary carcinoma
Description: It originates from parafollicular cells that produce calcitonin. 3rd most common thyroid cancer. Calcitonin-highly sensitive marker. For screening. Differential diagnosisi. Prognosis. Assessment of treatment response.
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