[A medullary thyroid gland carcinoma characterized by the presence of amyloid stroma. The majority of medullary carcinomas of the thyroid gland are associated with amyloid deposits. The latter are highlighted with Congo red staining method. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0334379) =Neoplastic Process
[A neuroendocrine cell found in the thyroid gland interspersed among the follicular cells or in clusters between the follicles. It produces and secretes calcitonin in response to its calcium receptor. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0229579) =Cell
[two types are found, familial and sporadic; if familial, the carcinoma is bilateral and may be associated with other benign or malignant endocrine organ tumors; if sporadic, it is unilateral; thyroidectomy and radiation therapy are treatments of choice. ( CSP )] (UMLS (NCI) C0238462) =Neoplastic Process =Neoplasm of the Thyroid;