1 MCQs in Medicine for NEET PG
A 26-year-old man presents for surveillance after his father (PTC at age 32) and older brother (PTC at age 34) were diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma. High-resolution neck ultrasound reveals multifocal bilateral nodules with TIRADS 5 features and microcalcifications. FNA confirms papillary thyroid carcinoma, classical variant. Serum calcitonin is normal. Linkage analysis in this family has identified candidate loci at the locations marked **A** in the diagram (1q21 and 19p13.2). Which of the following best describes the genetic basis and clinical significance of these loci in familial papillary thyroid cancer?
Ready to test yourself?
Test your Medicine knowledge with AI-powered MCQs and detailed explanations — no signup required to try.
Sign up free and practice all 1 Familial Papillary Thyroid Cancer - fPTC/PRN1 at 1q21 & TCO at 19p13.2 MCQs with AI-powered explanations tailored to your performance.
Create Free Account