Surgery – MCQ 48 – RET proto oncogene mutation

RET proto oncogene mutation is a hallmark of which of the following tumors?
a) Medullary carcinoma thyroid
b) Astrocytoma
c) Paraganglionoma
d) Hurthle cell tumor thyroid

Correct answer : a) Medullary carcinoma thyroid

RET associations : MEN 2a, MEN 2b, Familial medullary carcinoma thyroid

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