Article
Should genetic testing be performed in each patient with sporadic pheochromocytoma at presentation?
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Feb 2009
Pigny Pascal, Cardot-Bauters Catherine, Do Cao Christine, Vantyghem Marie Christine, Carnaille Bruno, Pattou François, Caron Philippe, Wemeau Jean-Louis, Porchet Nicole
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: According to previous studies, around 15% of patients with an apparently sporadic pheochromocytoma and a negative family history had a hereditary disease. This high frequency together with the financial support provided to reference laboratories of molecular genetics by the French government led to a nearly systematic screening in each patient with a pheochromocytoma. OBJECTIVE: To check the...
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