ICD-11 code : 2D10.4;
Preferred Label : Medullary carcinoma of thyroid gland;
ICD-11 definition : 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.;
ICD-11 synonym : medullary carcinoma with amyloid stroma of thyroid; medullary carcinoma with amyloid stroma, unspecified site;
Origin ID : 578519098;
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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.
