medullary carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
medullary - differentiation
A
poor differentiation
2
Q
medullary - histology
A
- Parafollicular C cells
3
Q
medullary - etiology
A
- MEN 2 gene predisposition
2. calcitonin release
4
Q
medullary - clinical features
A
produces calcitonin
5
Q
medullary - distribution
A
50 - 60 years