Multiple choice

Which of the following statements in respect to medullary carcinoma of thyroid is/are correct?

  1. Total thyroidectomy is curative

  2. It is TSH dependent

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Medullary thyroid carcinoma arises from parafollicular C-cells, which do not respond to TSH. Total thyroidectomy is the standard surgical treatment and is generally considered the curative approach for localized disease.