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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A. Study of a family.
Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology - 1 Jan 2000
Correia M J, Lopes L O, Bugalho M J, Cristina L, Santos A I, Bordalo A D, Pinho B, da Silva H L, Gonçalves M D, Ribeiro C, Tuna J L
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Pheochromocytomas (Pheo) can occur sporadically, isolated or in association with other neuroendocrine lesions. In multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN-2A), Pheo is associated to medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or its precursor, C-cell hyperplasia (CCH) and parathyroid hyperplasia. Genetic screening provides early diagnosis and preventive treatment. In order to validate DNA analysis as a...
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