Medullary thyroid carcinoma with micronodular lung metastases: a case report with an emphasis on the imaging findings.
Medullary thyroid carcinoma is a rare malignancy that arises from calcitonin-producing C-cells and frequently metastasizes to lymph nodes in the neck. Distant metastases may involve bone, lung, and liver. The infrequent number of cases limits the clinical nature and ability to optimize diagnostic tools. Here, we present a case of a micronodular radiographic pattern in metastatic medullary thyroid cancer in order to enhance awareness of the disease process. A case discussion and relevant review of the literature are provided.
Ventura
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Department of Radiology, Rio de Janeiro Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 21941.913, Brazil.
Marchiori
Edson
E
Zanetti
Gláucia
G
Muccillo
Antonio
A
Pereira
Mariana Leite
ML
Abdalla
Guilherme
G
Martins
Pedro
P
Constantino
Carolina Lamas
CL
Canellas
Rodrigo
R
Brandão
Viviane
V
Varella de Oliveira
Romulo
R