Abstract:Background:
Calcitonin elevation is a characteristic feature of medullary thyroid carcinoma, but can also be secreted by other neuroendocrine tumors. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor is a rare entity, with most functioning tumors secreting insulin and gastrin, while other hormones such as calcitonin are not commonly evaluated.
Case:
A 63 year old woman with stage 4, well differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor was referred for evaluation of a thyroid nodule and rising ca… Show more
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