MEDULLARY CARCINOMA OF THE THYROID: DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES IN A RARE THYROID MALIGNANCY
Dr. Parul Agarwal, Dr. Shubhi Sharma, Dr. Preetam Mandawat, Dr. Sunita Meena*
ABSTRACT
Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from parafollicular C-cells. Early diagnosis significantly influences prognosis, especially in sporadic cases. We report a case of a 47-year-old male presenting with a firm thyroid swelling. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) confirmed MTC (Bethesda category V), supported by characteristic cytological features and serum calcitonin testing. This case emphasizes the importance of cytological recognition, biochemical correlation, and molecular strategies in the management of MTC.
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