New Findings from Rutgers University - The State University of New Jersey in the Area of Medullary Thyroid Cancer Reported (Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma Presenting As an Incidental Posterior Mediastinal Mass).

The article discusses a case study from Rutgers University on metastatic medullary thyroid carcinoma presenting as an incidental posterior mediastinal mass. The research emphasizes the importance of testing for calcitonin in masses with neuroendocrine features to enable earlier detection of MTC and improve prognosis. This study highlights the significance of thorough testing for accurate diagnosis and treatment of rare neuroendocrine tumors like MTC. [Extracted from the article]