Recurrent spinal metastasis of a sporadic medullary carcinoma of the thyroid after radiation therapy: a case report and review of the literature

  • Christopher Munoz-Bendix
  • Antonio Santacroce
  • Kristin Gierga
  • Frank W Floeth
  • Hans-Jakob Steiger
  • Marco Antonio Penalonzo
  • Sven Oliver Eicker

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Abstract

Sporadic Medullary Carcinoma of the Thyroid is a relatively uncommon entity and at the time of diagnosis, most already present loco-regional metastasis. Therapy should be aggressive to reduce recurrence and mortality. Follow-up period should continue lifelong and should also include calcium/pentagastrin infusion test, as well as 6-month interval diagnostic imaging.

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Original languageEnglish
ISSN2050-0904
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 09.11.2015
PubMed 26783427