A biopsy from a mass in front of the neck revealed parafollicular cells. How do you follow up?
Calcitonin
T4
Thyroxine
Thyroglobulin
Biopsy from the mass in front of the neck revealed parafollicular cells indicating that it's a case of Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid. Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid (MTC): It is a distinct thyroid carcinoma that originates in the parafollicular C cells of the thyroid gland. These C cells produce calcitonin. Hence it is used for follow up of these patients
JIPMER 2017