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A case of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B undiagnosed for many years despite its typical phenotype.
Endocrine - 1 Jul 2001
Ohyama T, Sato M, Murao K, Kittaka K, Namihira H, Matsubara S, Imachi H, Yamauchi K, Takahara J
Abstract excerpt
We report the case of a 24-yr-old man with a typical phenotype of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN 2B). The patient had previously undergone minor surgery to remove multiple tumors on the lip, but he had no further examinations. MEN 2B was suspected owing to characteristic multiple ganglioneuromatosis when the patient presented with a goiter associated with high levels of plasma calcitonin and CEA....
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