2D10.4 Medullary carcinoma of thyroid gland

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

A neuroendocrine carcinoma arising from the C-cells of the thyroid gland. It is closely associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes. Approximately 10% to 20% of medullary thyroid carcinomas are familial. Patients usually present with a thyroid nodule that is painless and firm. In the majority of cases nodal involvement is present at diagnosis.

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synonyms

• Medullary carcinoma of thyroid gland
• medullary carcinoma with amyloid stroma, unspecified site
• medullary carcinoma with amyloid stroma of thyroid

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