Research from Selcuk University, Department of Pediatric Oncology in the area of medullary cancer published
2007 JUL 30 -- Investigators publish new data in the report "Thyroid medullary carcinoma in a teenager with Cowden syndrome." According to recent research published in the journal Laryngoscope, "Cowden syndrome is a multisystemic cancer predisposition disorder, in which the mucocutaneous lesions are the most constant features. We present a case of Cowden syndrome in a teenage boy with hyperkeratotic papules of the facial skin, especially on the eyelids, with episcleritis, proptosis, and papillomatous lesions on the tip of the tongue and lip mucosa." "In addition, two nodules in the thyroid gland were detected. On laboratory examination, the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) was 34 ng/mL (normal limits: 0-3 ng/mL). Total thyroidectomy was performed. Histopathologic examination of the specimen revealed thyroid medullary carcinoma," wrote Y. Koksal and colleagues, Selcuk University, Department of Pediatric Oncology. The researchers concluded: "After operation, levels of CEA decreased to normal limits." Koksal and colleagues published their study in Laryngoscope (Thyroid medullary carcinoma in a teenager with Cowden syndrome. Laryngoscope, 2007;117(7):1180-2). For additional information, contact Y. Koksal, Selcuk University, Dept. of Pediatric Oncology, Meram Medical Faculty, Konya, Turkey. The publisher's contact information for the journal Laryngoscope is: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621, USA. Keywords: Turkey, Konya, Laryngoscope, Medical Device, Medullary Cancer, Medullary Carcinoma, Oncology, Pediatric. This article was prepared by Clinical Oncology Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Clinical Oncology Week via NewsRx.com.
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