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Penetrance of inherited medullary thyroid carcinoma and genotype-phenotype correlation in a large multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A family with C634Y RET mutation.
Endocrine pathology - 1 Jan 2003
González-Yebra Beatriz, Medrano María Elena, Mantilla Alejandra, Palma Virginia, Colin Carmen, Hernández Dulce María, Tapia José, Dawson Brian, Salcedo Mauricio
Abstract excerpt
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A) and familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC) are characterized by development of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) and caused by germline RET mutations. Patients with MEN 2A also develop pheochromocytoma and/or hyperparathyroidism (HPT). However, MEN 2A-affected individuals could display the FMTC phenotype at first clinical manifestation. To establish the correct...
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