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Medullary Carcinoma of Thyroid


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Alternate Names : Cancer - Thyroid (Medullary Carcinoma), Thyroid - Medullary Carcinoma

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Thyroid Cancer - CT Scan

This CT scan of the upper chest (thorax) shows a malignant thyroid tumor (cancer). The dark area around the trachea (marked by the white U-shaped tip of the respiratory tube) is an area where normal tissue has been eroded and died (necrosis) as a result of tumor growth.

Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland , a part of the endocrine (hormone ) system, plays a major role in regulating the body's metabolism.

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